Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty comfort dish perfect for family dinners. Layers of flavorful sauce, tender pasta, and gooey cheese make it indulgent and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
Cheese Topping:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cook spaghetti: Boil spaghetti until al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Prepare meat sauce: Brown ground beef, drain fat, and mix with spaghetti sauce.
- Combine ingredients: Mix cooked spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Assemble casserole: Layer meat sauce, spaghetti, and top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
