Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with savory spaghetti. This dish features perfectly baked layers of pasta and rich cream cheese, topped with bubbling mozzarella and Parmesan. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or simply craving a warm meal, this casserole will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the perfect recipe for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet, brown ground meat over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese with half the mozzarella until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti with meat sauce and cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour into the greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg