Viral Spaghetti!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, broken up while cooking)
• 1 medium Onion (Diced)
• 1 Bell Pepper (Any color, diced)
• 1 tsp Salt (To taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
• 1 jar (24 oz) Spaghetti Sauce (Your favorite brand)
• 12 oz Dry Pasta (Spaghetti or penne, uncooked)
• 1 stick (½ cup) Unsalted Butter (Cut into cubes)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream (Cold)
• 2 cups Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded, low‑moisture)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the onion and bell pepper into uniform ½‑inch pieces. Mince the garlic cloves. Measure out butter, cream, cheeses, and pasta.

   Time: PT10M

2. Brown Beef and Simmer Sauce

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until softened. Stir in the jar of spaghetti sauce, reduce heat to low, and let simmer while you finish the pasta.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Cook Pasta in Microwave

   Place the dry pasta in the microwave pasta cooker, add water according to the cooker’s instructions, and microwave on high until al dente. Carefully strain the pasta and set aside.

   Time: PT12M

4. Make Alfredo Sauce

   In the saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the grated Parmesan until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium

5. Assemble Casserole

   In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated. Transfer the pasta mixture to the casserole dish, spread the meat‑tomato sauce over the top, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, and the extra Parmesan.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the assembled casserole for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Finish and Serve

   Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

3 g