Viral Baked Spaghetti

Name: Viral Baked Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef or Italian Sausage; 1/2 White Onion; 1 lb box Spaghetti Noodles; 24 oz Marinara Sauce; 30 oz Alfredo Sauce; Italian Seasoning; 2 cups Shredded Italian Blend Cheese or Mozzarella

10 mins prepServes 6

Hi, I’m Brooke! You have probably seen me on Social Media as Meals and Munchies. I’m a busy stay at home mom who loves sharing easy, family-friendly meals that come together fast—because let’s be honest, we don’t always have time for complicated. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, working from home, or just trying to get dinner on the table after work without a fuss, you’re in the right place. Meals and Munchies is where I share real-life recipes that are quick, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Easy recipes for every day life- let’s get cooking!Whether you’re juggling naptime, homework, or just trying to make it to bedtime with dinner on the table, these easy recipes are here to save the day. No fancy techniques, no complicated ingredients—just real-life meals you can make fast, with minimal stress and maximum flavor. Because easy doesn’t mean boring! These recipes are all beginner friendly and are so easy, anyone can make them! In fact, I often do them with a baby in my arms. This Viral Baked Spaghetti combines the best of both worlds — rich, creamy Alfredo sauce and hearty marinara meat sauce — layered together for the ultimate comfort food casserole. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner made with pantry staples and ready in under an hour! Perfect for feeding a family or bringing to a potluck, this creamy baked spaghetti bakes up bubbly, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible. Whether you use ground beef or Italian sausage, every bite is packed with flavor. Serve it with garlic bread and a side salad for an easy family favorite pasta dinner everyone will love.

6 servings

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0 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x1w-inch baking dish.
1 In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef or Italian sausage.
2 Add ½ chopped white onion and cook until the meat is fully browned and the onion is soft.
3 Pour in 24 ounces of marinara sauce. (If desired, add ¼ cup of water to the empty jar, shake it to get out all the sauce, and pour that into the skillet.)
4 Stir and simmer on low heat while you prepare the pasta.
5 In a separate pot, boil spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and add to a greased baking dish and season with Italian seasoning. 
6 Add 30 ounces of Alfredo sauce to the cooked pasta, then toss so that the noodles are evenly coated.
7 Make sure the noodles are spread out evenly in the side and then spoon the meat and marinara mixture over top, spreading it into an even layer. Do not mix — you want two distinct layers.
8 Sprinkle 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese evenly over the top.
9 Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 Then switch your oven to broil and cook for 2 additional minutes to brown the top slightly.
11 Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and then serve warm.

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