Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, hearty dish that brings together the comforting flavors of pasta, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this casserole is both easy to prepare and indulgently delicious. With layers of al dente spaghetti coated in rich cream cheese and topped with a flavorful meat sauce, it’s a guaranteed hit for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe offers a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 28 oz jar 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for about 12 minutes; drain.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; drain fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
- In a bowl, mix drained spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well combined.
- Layer meat sauce in the baking pan followed by creamy spaghetti and top with remaining sauce and cheeses.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg