Making the VIRAL Spaghetti Bake 🍝🔥

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio, broken up)
• 1 medium White Onion (Diced)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (Any color, diced)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (Hardcore Carnivore brand or any Cajun blend)
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 24 ounce Marinara Sauce (Jarred, any quality brand)
• 12 ounce Spaghetti Noodles (Boxed, broken in half for easy removal)
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (113 g, cut into cubes)
• 8 ounce Heavy Cream (1 cup, cold)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Finely grated)
• 2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded; can use part‑skim or whole milk)

Instructions

1. Prep Vegetables and Garlic

   Dice the white onion and bell pepper into uniform ½‑inch pieces and mince the garlic cloves.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown Meat and Vegetables

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables are softened.

   Time: PT10M

3. Remove Excess Grease

   Using a paper towel, carefully blot the skillet to soak up excess fat.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Marinara Sauce

   Pour the 24‑ounce jar of marinara sauce into the skillet, stir to combine, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Boil Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti noodles, and cook until al dente according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

   Time: PT10M

6. Prepare Alfredo Sauce

   In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and minced garlic, then season with the same Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the grated Parmesan until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT7M

7. Assemble Spaghetti Bake

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the cooked spaghetti evenly in the 9×13‑inch baking dish. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the noodles and toss gently to coat. Spoon the meat‑marinara mixture on top, spreading it but **do not mix** with the Alfredo layer. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the surface.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Rest and Serve

   Remove the bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Caesar salad and garlic bread.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

750

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

25g

Fat

50g

Fiber

3g