Million Dollar Spaghetti 😮‍💨🔥

Ingredients

• 1 pound Spaghetti (dry spaghetti)
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (for Alfredo sauce)
• 13 clove Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 2 cup Heavy Cream (full‑fat)
• 3 ounce Parmesan Cheese (fresh, grated)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 each Onion (medium, diced)
• 1 each Bell Pepper (any color, diced)
• 24 ounce Spaghetti Sauce (store‑bought marinara)
• 0.25 cup Water (to thin sauce and scrape jar)
• 8 ounce Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 pinch Nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

1. 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 and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

2. Make Alfredo Sauce

   In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, and simmer until it begins to thicken, about 5‑7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the grated Parmesan until smooth.

   Time: PT10M

3. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Place the cooked spaghetti in the 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the Alfredo sauce over it. Toss gently to coat evenly.

   Time: PT5M

4. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, diced bell pepper, and the remaining minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 8‑10 minutes. Drain excess grease.

   Time: PT10M

5. Add Tomato Sauce

   Stir the 24‑oz jar of spaghetti sauce into the browned meat, add 1/4 cup water, and simmer for 3‑5 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT5M

6. Layer Meat Sauce Over Pasta

   Spread the meat sauce evenly over the pasta in the baking dish without mixing the layers.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add Cheese and Bake

   Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top and bake in a pre‑heated oven at 400°F for 15‑20 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Garnish and Serve

   Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

25g

Fiber

3g