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Million Dollar Spaghetti

1 h 10 minServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • ground beefMeat450 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (diced (half or whole))Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced, divided between meat sauce and alfredo)Produce7 pieces
  • Italian seasoningSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • onion powderSpices2 g
  • saltSpices8 g
  • black pepperSpices3 g
  • red pepper flakes (optional)Spices1 g
  • marinara sauce (one jar)Pantry680 g
  • butterDairy56 g
  • heavy whipping creamDairy480 ml
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Dairy150 g
  • spaghettiGrains450 g
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy250 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

586kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan ×2
  • Baking dish
  • Colander
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the spaghetti until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the meat sauce

    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion and green bell pepper until softened.
    • Add the garlic and cook briefly, then add the ground beef, breaking it apart until browned; drain excess grease.
    • Season with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, pour in the marinara and simmer.
    Step 2
  3. Make the Alfredo sauce

    • Melt the butter in another skillet over medium heat, add the garlic and cook briefly.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the Parmesan until completely melted.
    • Season with salt, black pepper and garlic powder, then toss in the cooked spaghetti until coated.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the dish

    • Grease a baking dish.
    • Layer the spaghetti with Alfredo sauce, spoon all of the meat sauce over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella.
    Step 4
  5. Bake and rest

    • Bake until bubbly, then broil for a golden cheesy top.
    • Let rest before serving and finish with fresh parsley.
    Step 5