Alfredo Baked Spaghetti
Jan 17, 2026 12:32 PM
Baked pastas are among my family’s favorite dinners. Homemade lasagna has earned the title of “Most Requested Birthday Dinner,” but since it is a labor of love to prepare, I reserve it for special occasions. But just because I won’t layer noodles and sauce on a weeknight doesn’t mean that pasta casseroles aren’t on the menu.
When requests for lasagna start rolling in, I turn to recipes like baked spaghetti for inspiration. It has all of the essential elements of a family-friendly dinner, from the quick-cooking sauce to the tangle of spaghetti and cheesy finish. In this version of baked spaghetti, I’m tossing the pasta with another beloved Italian-American sauce, alfredo sauce. Alfredo baked spaghetti comes together with just 15 minutes of prep and tastes extra-creamy, cheesy, and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried spaghetti noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
- Finely chopped parsley leaves, for serving (optional)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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