TikTok Baked Spaghetti
This cheesy TikTok Baked Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food! Layers of creamy Parmesan sauce, savory meat marinara, and melty mozzarella come together in one easy-to-make baked pasta dish. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or enjoying leftovers the next day, this baked spaghetti recipe is always a hit!
Servings: 8
Calories: 898kcal
Equipment
- Nonstick skillet large
- Saucepan medium
- Pot large
- Baking dish 9x13 inch
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter unsalted, divided
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 ¾ tsp kosher salt divided
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef or meatloaf mix: beef, veal, pork
- 1 jar marinara sauce 28 oz
- ¼ cup basil fresh, chopped
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes crushed, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook for 4 minutes, then add Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic. Cook 1 more minute.
- Add ground meat and 1 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and chopped basil. Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and cook, whisking often, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the cream sauce from heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese and remaining ½ teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and cream sauce to the baking dish and toss to combine. Spread the meat sauce on top, sprinkle with mozzarella and red pepper flakes if desired, and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
- If using pre-shredded cheese, look for one without anti-caking agents for better melting.
Nutrition
Calories: 898kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2043IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 4mg