Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender spaghetti with a creamy, cheesy filling and a savory meat sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Spaghetti Noodles:
12 oz
Cream Cheese:
8 oz
Lean Ground Beef:
1 lb
Spaghetti Sauce or Marinara Sauce:
2 cups
Garlic:
1 clove, minced
Italian Seasoning:
1 tsp
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
1 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
½ cup
Fresh Parsley:
For garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil water, cook spaghetti noodles per package instructions, and drain.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet, then add minced garlic and spaghetti sauce. Let it simmer.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Layer the Casserole: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, add a bit of meat sauce, then layer the cream cheese spaghetti. Pour the rest of the meat sauce on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool briefly and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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