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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti: The Ultimate Cozy Comfort Dish

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a comforting dish combining layers of spaghetti, meat sauce, and creamy cheese, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti use regular spaghetti for optimal texture
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce thick, high-quality brand
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing spaghetti
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Topping
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. In a large pot, boil salted water, add dry spaghetti, and cook for 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil.
  3. Layer the drained spaghetti evenly in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. In a skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium-high heat until browned. Add minced garlic and marinara sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti layer, top with meat sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading. You can customize ingredients based on dietary preferences.

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