The Ultimate Viral TikTok Spaghetti 🤤

Ingredients

• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 1 cup Bell Peppers (diced, mix of red and green)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (store‑bought blend)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional, for extra depth)
• 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (canned, no added salt)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (adds depth)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 12 oz Spaghetti (dry)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (35% fat)
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic (jarred or fresh)
• ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella (freshly shredded)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables

   Dice the onion and bell peppers, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the fresh parsley.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, season with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

3. Sauté Vegetables

   Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and a pinch of salt to the browned meat. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Add Garlic and Herbs

   Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and garlic powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Build the Tomato Base

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Sprinkle in dried oregano, dried thyme, the remaining ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT2M

6. Simmer the Meat Sauce

   Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low simmer (≈200°F)

7. Finish with Parmesan

   Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

8. Cook the Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

9. Start the Alfredo Base

   In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add 1 tsp Italian seasoning, then pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

10. Create the Creamy Alfredo

    Reduce heat to low. Whisk in the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and shredded mozzarella. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the cheese has fully melted.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: Low

11. Combine Pasta and Sauces

    Return the drained spaghetti to the large pot. Add the meat tomato sauce, then pour the Alfredo over the top. Toss gently until every strand is evenly coated.

    Time: PT3M

12. Plate and Garnish

    Serve the Million Dollar Spaghetti hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

25g

Fiber

4g