Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese and tender spaghetti into a delightful dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This easy-to-make casserole features layers of gooey cream cheese and marinara sauce, topped with melty mozzarella, creating an irresistible aroma that will draw everyone to the table. With its rich flavors and customizable ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown ground meat if using; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, and dried herbs until smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with meat mixture and creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg