Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, cheesy dish that brings comfort and delight to any family dinner. This hearty recipe features layers of tender pasta enveloped in a rich meat sauce and topped with gooey cheeses, making it an indulgent yet easy-to-prepare meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile casserole appeals to all ages. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a satisfying dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of 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 5 to 7 minutes, then drain excess fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce until heated.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the baking pan, top with the spaghetti mixture, add remaining meat sauce, and sprinkle with cheeses.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg