TikTok's viral spaghetti Recipe was quick and easy to make.
TikTok's viral spaghetti Recipe was quick and easy to make. is a easy Italian-American recipe that serves 4. 550 calories per serving. Recipe by Myelia /Self Improvement on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 49 min | Total: 1 hr 14 min
Cost: $17.65 total, $4.41 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, broken up while cooking)
- 1 medium Onion (Yellow onion, diced)
- 1 medium Bell Pepper (Any color, diced)
- 1 jar (24 oz) Spaghetti Sauce (Your favorite jarred marinara or tomato sauce)
- 12 oz Spaghetti (Broken to fit microwave cooker if needed)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter (Cut into cubes)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream (Cold)
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated)
- to taste Salt (Kosher or sea salt)
- to taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded low‑moisture mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas (Optional topping, thawed)
Instructions
Prep Vegetables and Garlic
Dice the onion and bell pepper into uniform ½‑inch pieces and mince the garlic cloves.
Time: PT5M
Brown the Beef
Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, and break it up. Cook until browned, then add the diced onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking until the vegetables are softened.
Time: PT7M
Add Tomato Sauce and Simmer
Pour the entire jar of spaghetti sauce into the skillet, stir to combine, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring once halfway.
Time: PT10M
Cook Spaghetti in Microwave Cooker
Place the spaghetti in the microwave pasta cooker, add enough water to cover, and follow the cooker’s instructions (usually 8‑10 minutes on high). Stir halfway through, then drain using the built‑in strainer.
Time: PT10M
Prepare Alfredo Sauce
In the mixing bowl, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan until the sauce thickens, about 5‑7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Time: PT7M
Assemble the Casserole
Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the casserole dish. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta and toss gently to coat. Spoon the beef‑tomato mixture on top, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and chopped parsley evenly.
Time: PT5M
Bake
Place the casserole in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 350°F
Add Peas and Serve
Scatter the thawed peas over the hot casserole just before serving for a pop of color and sweetness.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fat
- 25g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Contains dairy, Contains gluten, Contains meat
Allergens: Milk, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026






