Description
This modern Italian casserole layers al dente spaghetti with a smoky beef-marinara mixture and creamy Alfredo sauce, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for reimagining classic comfort food with a social media-ready flair.
Ingredients
16 oz cooked al dente spaghetti
1 lb lean beef (93% fat max)
24 oz marinara (San Marzano base)
15 oz Alfredo sauce (vegetable oil blend)
16 oz shredded mozzarella (low-moisture)
½ cup grated imported Parmesan (24+ months aged)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Brown lean beef in skillet until pink disappears
Add marinara jar to cooked beef and simmer 5 minutes
Spread half cooked spaghetti into 9×13″ baking dish
Cover spaghetti layer with half beef-marinara mixture
Pour half jar of Alfredo sauce over meat sauce layer
Distribute half shredded mozzarella and half grated Parmesan
Repeat with remaining spaghetti and ingredients for second layer
Notes
Gluten-free version: Use 100% chickpea pasta (cook 1 min less)
Mozzarella optimal amount: 23.7 oz for ideal creaminess
Use light-colored pans for even heat distribution
Ensure oven is fully preheated before baking
Avoid overcooking noodles by boiling 4 minutes in 1 quart salted water
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Viral TikTok Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg