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VIRAL CHEESY BEEFY PASTA

Savor the flavors of this Viral Pasta Bake that brings together the best of both worlds in a comforting and mouthwatering dish. Enjoy!
Servings 6

Ingredients

Meat Sauce

  • - 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • - 1 diced onion
  • - 5-6 minced garlic cloves
  • - ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste
  • - About 1.5 jars of tomato sauce (24 oz each)

Fettucini Pasta- about 1 box

    Alfredo Sauce

    • - 1 stick of butter
    • - 6-7 minced garlic cloves
    • - 2 cups heavy cream
    • - Salt and pepper to taste
    • - 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
    • - Reserved pasta water

    8 oz freshly grated mozzarella cheese

      Instructions

      Prepare Meat Sauce

      • - Brown ground beef in a pan with diced onion and minced garlic.
      • - Drain excess grease and season with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
      • - Add tomato sauce. Set aside.

      Cook Pasta

      • - Boil spaghetti noodles in salted water until al dente.
      • - Reserve a cup of pasta water.

      Make Alfredo Sauce

      • - Melt butter in a pan, add minced garlic, and stir until fragrant.
      • - Pour in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
      • - Add fresh Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
      • - Incorporate the reserved pasta water and drained pasta into the Alfredo sauce.

      Assemble Pasta Bake

      • - Grease an 11×13 baking dish and transfer the pasta mixture into it.
      • - Top with the prepared meat sauce.
      • - Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for about 20/25 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly
      •  - Allow the pasta bake to rest for 10 minutes before serving.