Who knew 2 sauces in your mouth at the same time would be so good 🤯 (mealsandmunchies_)

Ingredients

• 0.5 medium White Onion (diced very thin)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat ratio)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (dried blend)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (ground garlic)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 24 oz Marinara Sauce (jarred, any brand)
• 1 pound Spaghetti Noodles (dry, broken in half if needed)
• 15 oz Alfredo Sauce (jarred, creamy)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, full‑fat for best melt)

Instructions

1. Dice Onion

   Dice half of a white onion very thinly so it cooks quickly and distributes evenly.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, break it up, and cook until no longer pink. Add the diced onion and continue to sauté until the onion softens.

   Time: PT10M

3. Season Meat

   Stir in 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust with a pinch more salt or garlic powder if needed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Marinara & Simmer

   Reduce heat to low and pour in the 24‑oz jar of marinara sauce. Let it simmer gently while you cook the pasta.

   Time: PT5M

5. Cook Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1 lb spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

6. Drain Pasta

   Drain the spaghetti in a colander, shaking off excess water. Optionally reserve ½ cup pasta water for later.

   Time: PT2M

7. Combine Pasta with Alfredo

   Transfer the drained spaghetti to the 9×13 glass baking dish. Spoon the 15‑oz jar of Alfredo sauce over the noodles and toss gently until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

8. Layer Meat Sauce

   Evenly spread the meat‑marinara mixture over the Alfredo‑coated noodles. Do not mix; keep it as a distinct layer.

   Time: PT2M

9. Add Mozzarella

   Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously over the top of the meat layer.

   Time: PT1M

10. Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 350°F

11. Rest & Serve

    Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

720

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

30g

Fiber

4g