Millionaire Spaghetti Bake
This indulgent baked spaghetti dish combines the richness of alfredo sauce with classic marinara meat sauce for an unforgettable pasta experience. A trending recipe that puts a luxurious spin on traditional baked spaghetti, this dish features layers of creamy cheese and flavorful meat sauce.
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- 32 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta and Cheese Layers:
- 1 lb spaghetti pasta
- 15 oz container Alfredo sauce
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Dried parsley for garnish
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 8-10
Step 1: Prepare the Meat Sauce
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add diced onion and bell pepper, season with a pinch of salt.
Sauté vegetables until softened.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
Add ground beef to the vegetables.
Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add Italian herb blend and break apart meat while cooking.
Step 3: Complete the Meat Sauce
Pour in marinara sauce.
Add a little water to the empty jar, swirl, and add to the pot.
Simmer for 15 minutes, adjusting seasonings to taste.
Step 4: Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to boil and add salt.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Step 5: Prepare Cheese Sauce
Mix Alfredo sauce with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Combine with drained pasta and add some pasta water.
Step 6: Layer the Dish
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Add all of the pasta mixture.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese.
Top with remaining meat sauce.
Add final layer of cheese on top.
Step 7: Bake
Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is crispy on top.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with dried parsley and serve.
