Million Dollar Spaghetti Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
16 ounces (1 pound) spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente
→ Meat Sauce
02 -
1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely diced
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1 green bell pepper, finely diced
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2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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24 ounces marinara sauce
→ Alfredo Layer
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½ cup unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Topping
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion, green bell pepper, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Break up the beef into crumbles and cook for about 10 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease, stir in marinara sauce, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the Alfredo sauce and stir until evenly coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Top the Alfredo spaghetti mixture with the meat sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with dried parsley flakes (optional) and serve.
# Notes:
01 -
Cooking the pasta al dente is important for texture as it will continue to cook slightly in the oven.