Description
Spaghetti TikTok recipe brings creamy, cheesy magic to classic pasta comfort. Spicy marinara and melted cheese create an irresistible combination that will delight your taste buds with bold, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Pasta:
- 1 pound spaghetti
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing minced garlic until it releases its aromatic essence, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet, then gradually incorporate cream cheese, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety texture.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into the sauce, stirring to integrate flavors completely.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Introduce the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, gently folding and tossing to ensure each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Transfer the sauced pasta to serving plates, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Serve immediately while the dish is piping hot, allowing diners to enjoy the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality marinara sauce for richer flavor complexity.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature beforehand to achieve smoother sauce texture.
- Try different cheese varieties like pecorino or fontina for unique taste profiles.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese, reducing overall calorie content while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 646 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg