TikTok Spaghetti Cheesy Layers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Red Sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup onion, chopped
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1/2 cup green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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1 pound ground beef, 80/20
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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3/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1 1/2 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
→ Pasta
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1 tablespoon salt
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16 ounces spaghetti
→ Alfredo Sauce
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
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2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet. Sauté 1 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper until translucent. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and 1 1/2 jars (24-ounce each) spaghetti sauce. Mix well and set aside.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook 16 ounces of spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Melt 1/2 cup butter in a pan over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups heavy cream until smooth. Return pan to heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese. Cook gently until the cheese melts, then combine the sauce with the cooked pasta.
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Spread the Alfredo-coated pasta evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the red sauce, ensuring not to mix the layers. Sprinkle the top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Let the dish cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Garnish the baked spaghetti with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of dried Italian seasoning before serving.
# Notes:
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This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in a glass or ceramic container to preserve its flavor.
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For freezing, assemble and freeze in a freezer-safe dish prior to baking. Allow it to thaw before reheating in the oven.
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Increase baking time slightly if reheating from the refrigerator or cooking directly from frozen.