Viral TikTok Spaghetti ❤️

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (frozen or fresh, thawed if frozen)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 0.5 tsp Crushed Red Chili Flakes (optional for heat)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• 2 cups Jarred Pasta Sauce (any marinara or alfredo sauce you like)
• 12 oz Spaghetti (dry weight, cooked al dente)
• 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (about 200 g, loosely packed)
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (for finishing garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   If the ground beef is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Dice the onion and measure out all spices, oil, sauce, and cheese.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente (about 8‑10 minutes). Drain in a colander and set aside.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add olive oil, then the diced onion. Sauté 2 minutes until translucent. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until no pink remains. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Pasta Sauce

   Pour the jarred pasta sauce into the skillet with the browned beef, stir, and let it simmer for 2‑3 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT3M

5. Assemble Casserole

   Spread the cooked spaghetti evenly in the baking dish. Spoon the meat sauce over the pasta, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Finish and Serve

   Remove from oven, sprinkle Italian seasoning over the hot cheese, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

690

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

3 g