TikTok Viral Sensation: Spaghetti Red Sauce Pasta Bake
This TikTok Spaghetti Red Sauce Pasta Bake is a delicious and cheesy twist on classic spaghetti! It features layers of Alfredo sauce, meaty red sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese. Learn how to make this easy and satisfying recipe
Ingredients
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Red Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 1/2 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 16 ounces spaghetti
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Make the Red Sauce: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet. Stir in onion and green pepper, then sauté over medium heat until translucent. Stir in the garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain off any grease. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and spaghetti sauce; set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding 1 tablespoon salt to the water. Drain.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a separate pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté on low until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over garlic and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in cream until smooth. Return to heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Gently cook until the cheese melts.
- Assemble the Pasta Bake: Add drained pasta to Alfredo sauce and toss to coat. Spread coated pasta into the prepared baking pan. Top pasta with red sauce. Don’t mix the layers. Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle top with fresh parsley and a little dried Italian seasoning. Serve.