Million Dollar Spaghetti Alfredo (Tik Tok Sensation)
This Million Dollar Spaghetti Alfredo is layers of creamy alfredo sauce, delicious spaghetti noodles, rich meat sauce all topped off with a layer of melted cheesy goodness! You will love this casserole!
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course Pasta
Cuisine: American-Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 889kcal
For the meat sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
For the Alfredo layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces 1 pound spaghetti noodles, cooked to al dente
For the topping:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes optional
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside.Start cooking the spaghetti noodles according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Break up the beef into crumbles and cook, occasionally stirring, until the beef is no longer pink and the veggies have softened, about 10 minutes.
Drain any excess grease then stir in the marinara sauce and reduce the heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the meat sauce simmers, make the alfredo sauce. In a dutch oven or large stock pot melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Add the cooked spaghetti to the alfredo sauce and stir until the noodles are coated in the sauce. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the meat sauce.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with dried parsley flakes (optional) and serve!
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerated up to 4 days.
You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop or microwave until heated through.
Calories: 889kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2321IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 465mg | Iron: 3mg