Description
A creamy, cheesy baked spaghetti coated in rich Alfredo sauce and finished with a golden, bubbly top for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish and set aside.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and thickened.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the Alfredo sauce until fully coated.
- Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 2–3 minutes if a golden top is desired.
- Remove from oven, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or vegetables like broccoli for variation.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overbake to prevent the sauce from drying out.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
