Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 15 oz Alfredo Sauce (store‑bought jar)
• 0.5 cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking pasta)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp All‑Purpose Seasoning (any all‑purpose seasoning blend)
• 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 8 oz Shredded Parmesan Cheese (whole bag, grated)
• 1 lb Spaghetti (dry)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, raw)
• 24 oz Carbone Roasted Garlic Spaghetti Sauce (jar)
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 8 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (whole bag, shredded)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Cook Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the spaghetti and cook al dente, about 9‑10 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the hot pasta water.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 212°F

2. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F while the pasta cooks.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Prepare Creamy Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine the Alfredo sauce, 2 Tbsp of reserved pasta water, softened cream cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, all‑purpose seasoning, Italian seasoning, and the shredded Parmesan. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cook Ground Beef

   Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes, then drain any excess fat.

   Time: PT7M

5. Combine Sauces

   Add the Carbone roasted garlic spaghetti sauce and brown sugar to the skillet with the beef. Stir to combine, then fold in the prepared creamy sauce. Heat together for 2‑3 minutes until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT4M

6. Assemble Casserole

   Spread the cooked spaghetti evenly in the baking dish. Pour the meat‑sauce mixture over the pasta without mixing. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella on top, then scatter the chopped parsley.

   Time: PT5M

7. Bake

   Place the uncovered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Rest and Serve

   Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

800

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

35g

Fiber

3g