Description
Baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole is a comforting dish that combines pasta, cream cheese, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, cream cheese, and meat mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole, spaghetti casserole, baked pasta dish