Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese, savory meat, and tender pasta for a family-friendly meal. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table. With its rich layers of flavor from a hearty meat sauce and creamy cheese mixture, this casserole is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Best of all, it only takes 15 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people, making it an easy choice for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained spaghetti with softened cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Layer the bottom of the baking pan with a small amount of meat sauce, followed by the spaghetti mixture, then pour the remaining meat sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg