Viral Baked Spaghetti Recipe

This Viral Baked Spaghetti Recipe lives up to the hype—it’s creamy, meaty, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Think of it as the perfect lovechild between baked ziti and Alfredo pasta. The result? Comfort food heaven in one pan.

It’s simple, budget-friendly, and ideal for feeding the whole family. One bite and you’ll see why it’s been all over your feed.

Viral Baked Spaghetti

🛒 Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 2 cups (or 1 jar) of your favorite pasta sauce

For the Alfredo Spaghetti:

• 12 oz spaghetti (or enough for 4 servings), cooked al dente
• 1½ cups Alfredo sauce (homemade or store-bought)

For Assembly:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Nonstick cooking spray or oil for greasing the baking dish

🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the Meat Sauce:

• In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Sauté chopped green peppers and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
• Add ground beef, breaking it apart with your spatula. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until fully browned.
• Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Drain excess grease, then stir in your pasta sauce. Let simmer on low for 5 minutes.

2. Prep the Pasta:

• Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
• Stir in Alfredo sauce until the noodles are well coated.

3. Assemble the Dish:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Spread the Alfredo-coated spaghetti in an even layer.
• Pour the meat sauce over the top and smooth out with a spoon.
• Sprinkle mozzarella generously over the entire surface.
• Add Parmesan and red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

4. Bake:

• Place in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
• Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

⏰ Quick Recap:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 6–8
• Calories: ~480 per serving (depending on sauce/cheese used)

💡 Tips & Variations

• Swap proteins: Ground turkey or Italian sausage both work great.
• Add veggies: Mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini can sneak in extra nutrition.
• Double it: Makes a great freezer meal—just prep and freeze before baking.