This TikTok million dollar spaghetti recipe went viral all over social media. Baked spaghetti layered with a creamy tomato meat sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, and sour cream.
I'll show you step by step how easy it is to make this amazing baked spaghetti.
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Viral TikTok Million Dollar Spaghetti
Why did this recipe go viral? Easy pasta recipes are so popular on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. This one is indulgent and tastes like a million dollars. It is meaty, cheesy, and creamy noodles layered right into a casserole dish and baked to golden brown perfection.
What’s not to love? It’s the perfect weeknight pasta dinner the whole family will love.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
Ground Meat- Any ground meat would be delicious, beef, turkey, chicken, or Italian pork sausage. Also, season your ground meat to your preference.
Pasta Sauce - Add your favorite brand and flavor, I like a classic marinara. Garlic, vegetable, or mushroom would be delicious.
Cream Cheese - This recipe uses a whole block of full-fat variety, but you can substitute low-fat.
Sour Cream - Full-fat sour cream is used but you substitute heavy cream or jarred alfredo sauce with a 1:1 ratio.
Cheese - Shredded parmesan, whole milk mozzarella, and yellow cheddar cheese. To save time used pre-shredded cheese 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.
Seasonings and Spices - Optional seasonings can be added based on your family's preference. Fresh chopped garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Dry spices like garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, Italian blend, parsley, oregano, basil, or all-purpose blends.
Tips and Suggestions
Start boiling your pasta water early, while cooking the meat sauce, to get dinner on the table quicker. Preheat the oven as well.
Don’t overcook the spaghetti noodles. Stick to the package directions and cook to al dente or minus 2 minutes.
For the best results use block cheeses and not pre-shredded. It tastes and melts better.
Use a combination of seasoned meats like Italian sausage and ground beef for an amazing meaty flavor.
Don’t skimp on the cheese, you’ll want to taste that creamy cheesiness in the pasta sauce.
How To Serve Viral TikTok Spaghetti
This spaghetti bake can be taken from the oven straight to the dinner table. Since the oven is going, add roasted vegetables and garlic bread as sides or a cool and crispy salad. Try this Viral Crunchy Lemon Parmesan Salad recipe.
Leftovers and Storage
If there are any leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and easily reheated in the microwave or oven.
Step By Step Photos and Directions
- Grab all the ingredients. Ground beef, shredded cheese, pasta sauce, sour cream, and cream cheese. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook the spaghetti using the package directions to al dente or minus a couple minutes from the cooking time.
3. Strain and place in a large bowl. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
4. Brown ground beef or meat and add seasonings if preferred.
5. Pour in a jar of pasta sauce.
6. Let simmer for 7-8 minutes and set a side.
7. Add softened cream cheese to a small glass bowl.
8. Mix in sour cream.
9. Mix together shredded cheeses and add about ¾ of the mixture to the glass bowl and mix well.
10. Place half the cooked spaghetti into a 9x13 baking dish and spread evenly.
11. Evenly top with ½ the cream cheese mixture.
12. Top with half the meat sauce mixture. Repeat with the last layer (the remaining half).
13. Top with the remaining shredded cheese mixture. Place uncovered into the oven.
14. Bake for 15-20 minutes and then broil for 5 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.
TikTok Million Dollar Spaghetti
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Heavy Bottom Pot or Large Saucepan
- Strainer or Sieve
- Spoon or Rubber Spatula
- Hand Grater or Food Processor
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef or Italian Sausage (Ground Meat of Choice)
- 1 Jar Pasta Sauce (24oz)
- 1 16oz Sour Cream or Heavy Cream
- 1 8oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 ½ Cup Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 4 oz Cheddar Cheese
- ½ lb Dry Spaghetti ½ Box
- Water, Oil, Salt, Black Pepper. Spices and Seasoning Optional
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti using the package directions to al dente or minus a couple of minutes from the cooking time. Strain and place in a large bowl. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a hot skillet brown the ground meat and add any seasonings. Add a jar of pasta sauce and cook on medium for about 7-8 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together all the shredded cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add softened cream cheese, sour cream or heavy cream, and ¾ of the shredded cheese mixture. Mix well. Add additional spices and seasoning if preferred.
Assembly
- In a 9x13 baking dish add half of the cooked spaghetti in an even layer. Top with half of the meat mixture and Alfredo cheese mixture. Repeat with the last layer.
- Top with the remaining ¼ portion of the shredded cheese mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Broil for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with dried parsley and Enjoy.
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