This easy dutch oven spaghetti alfredo went viral all over social media, especially TikTok. It has savory beef, tender noodles, marinara and alfredo jar sauce. Only seven ingredients made in 30 minutes.
Inspired by the viral TikTok Spaghetti recipe which is baked. This one pot pasta is even easier with little prep and clean up. No need to turn on the oven.
I’ll show you step by step how easy it is to make.
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Viral TikTok Dutch Oven Spaghetti Alfredo
Why did this recipe go viral? This is one of those pasta recipes that can be made on a busy weeknight. Dump the ingredients into the dutch oven for a quick spaghetti dinner. The family will love it.
Dutch Oven Options
In the United States a dutch oven is a heavy pot with great heat retention and a tight fitting lid. It’s used on the stovetop and oven, made of cast iron, enamel glass, or stainless steel. I used a 5 quart lodge cast iron dutch oven.
Specifically for this recipe it does an acidic element, tomatoes. Tomatoes can breakdown the seasoned layer of cast iron or have a metallic taste if cooked too long.
Since the cook time is less than 30 minutes, using a well seasoned cast iron will have no issues. Check out the Lodge website for more information on cooking with acidic foods in cast iron.
Cast iron with an enamel glass coating or a light weight dutch oven will work great. A light weight dutch oven is a stainless steel pot with a heavy weight bottom and sides.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Ground Meat- Any ground meat would be delicious, beef, turkey, chicken, or Italian pork sausage.
Vegetables & Spices - Fresh chopped garlic and onion are best. Any of these vegetables can be omitted if you prefer. Add your favorite dried herbs or spice blends for an extra delicious meat sauce.
Jar of Tomato and Alfredo Sauce - Choose your favorite brand and flavor, I like a tomato basil and original creamy alfredo.
Cheese - Grated parmesan. To save time I used pre-shredded cheeses but shredding it from the block is better.
Pasta - Spaghetti is best, but you can substitute your favorite long or short pasta and it will still be delicious.
Tips and Suggestions
Substitute low sodium beef or vegetable broth for the water to add more flavor.
Add veggies like roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
Love cheese? Add more like colby jack, mozzarella, American, queso, cheddar, velvetta, or gruyere.
Swap the ground beef for Italian sausage, ground turkey or chicken.
Add more meat or pasta to make a bigger portion. Don’t forget to add a more liquid.
How To Serve Spaghetti Alfredo
This dutch oven spaghetti alfredo can be taken straight to the dinner table. Make sure the outside of the dutch oven is cool to the touch. Serve with roasted or steamed vegetables and garlic bread or make a cool and crispy salad.
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Leftovers and Storage
Remove any leftovers from the dutch oven and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and easily reheated in the microwave.
Making this for meal prep? It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Step By Step Photos and Directions
- Grab all the ingredients and prep them.
2. To a dutch oven on medium-high heat, add ground beef. Cook until brown and remove unwanted grease if preferred.
3. Add chopped garlic and onion.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix in red pasta sauce and ½ jar of water.
6. Top with broken spaghetti noodles. Allowing it to fit easier into the pot.
7. Make sure the liquid covers the pasta.
8. Pour the jar of alfredo sauce and sprinkle the parmesan cheese.
9. Cover and reduce heat to low-medium.
10. Cook covered for 20 minutes. Above is what is looks like after about 10 minutes.
11. Mix a few times during the cooking to loosen up the pasta and prevent hot spots.
12. Remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Then give the spaghetti a good mix.
13. Let cool and its ready to serve.
14. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy.
Dutch Oven Spaghetti Alfredo
Equipment
- 5 Quart Dutch Oven
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Cooking Spoon
- Measuring Tools
Ingredients
- 8oz Spaghetti (Broken in half to fit the pot) (½ Box)
- 1 lb. Ground Beef (Ground Meat of Choice)
- 1 small Onion (Chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Chopped)
- 1 24oz Jar of Red Pasta Sauce (Marinara of Choice)
- 1 14oz Jar of Alfredo Sauce (Flavor of Choice)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (Shredded or Grated)
- ½ Jar of Water or Broth (about 1 ½ cups)
- Optional extra spices - Onion and Garlic Powder, Red Pepper Flakes, and Pepper
- Garnish - Italian Parsley and Extra Parmesan
Instructions
- To a dutch oven on medium-high heat, add ground beef. Cook until brown and remove unwanted grease if preferred.
- Add chopped garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in red pasta sauce and ½ jar of water.
- Top with broken spaghetti noodles. Allowing it to fit easier into the pot. Make sure the liquid covers the pasta.
- Pour the jar of alfredo sauce and sprinkle the parmesan cheese.
- Cover and reduce heat to low-medium.
- Cook covered for 20 minutes. Mixing a few times during the cooking to loosen up the pasta and prevent hot spots.
- Remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Then give the spaghetti a good mix. Let cool and its ready to serve. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy.
Ashley says
This is just great! I’ve made it probably five times. I always add some crushed red pepper and kind of eyeball chicken broth and give it a just a little more time. It always satisfies my pasta craving and reheats like a dream. Love love love.
Andrea Johnson says
So happy you liked the recipe. Thank you rating it as well 🙂