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How to Make TikTok Baked Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've been on TikTok recently, you've probably seen a new viral food trend making the rounds – TikTok Baked Spaghetti. This delicious dish takes the classic spaghetti and elevates it to a whole new level with layers of cheese, sauce, and pasta, all baked to perfection. It's the ultimate comfort food and perfect for a cozy night in with the family or friends.

What makes TikTok Baked Spaghetti so special is the way it's assembled. Instead of just mixing the spaghetti with sauce and ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef or a mixture of pork, veal, and beef (meat-loaf mix)
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • crushed red pepper (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Bake Time: 25 mins
  • Stand Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add ground meat mix and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring occasionally to crumble, until well browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add marinara sauce and basil; cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 2 teaspoons garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add heavy cream; cook, whisking often, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Transfer pasta and cream mixture to a greased 13x 9 baking dish; toss gently to combine. Spread meat sauce evenly over pasta and sprinkle with mozzarella and crushed red pepper, if desired.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and mozzarella is lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    943 cal.

    • Total Fat: 64g
    • Saturated Fat: 33g
    • Cholesterol: 205mg
    • Sodium: 1148mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Potassium: 749mg

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    Pasta recipes
    Baking recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Italian recipes
    Casserole recipes