Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole. This delightful dish combines creamy cheese, hearty pasta, and a savory meat sauce that your family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it comes together easily with just a few ingredients. The blend of textures and flavors makes each bite an unforgettable experience. Plus, leftovers taste even better the next day! Gather your loved ones around the dinner table and enjoy this warm, cheesy masterpiece that’s sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz package softened cream cheese
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for about 12 minutes; drain.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Spread some meat sauce on the bottom of a greased baking pan. Layer the spaghetti mixture on top and cover with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg