Description
Indulge in this comforting and creamy Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti, a hearty pasta casserole that combines the richness of cream cheese with savory ground beef and a blend of cheeses. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare meat sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Brown ground beef, then add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, cream cheese, and sour cream until well combined.
- Layer and bake: Spread half of the spaghetti mixture in a baking dish, top with meat sauce, then repeat layers. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or sausage.
- For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
