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baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole 2

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole: 2 Secrets to Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and cheesy baked spaghetti casserole with cream cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
  3. In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
  4. Add marinara sauce, cream cheese, and seasonings; mix well.
  5. Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
  • This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole