Description
Baked spaghetti with cream cheese is a comforting casserole that layers al dente spaghetti in a creamy blend of cream cheese and marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella for a golden finish. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, delivering heartwarming flavors that bring everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, softened cream cheese, marinara sauce, and half of the shredded mozzarella; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg