Description

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that layers creamy cheese and savory spaghetti in a bubbling, golden-brown casserole. This easy-to-make recipe combines hearty ingredients to create a perfect meal for family dinners or potlucks, bringing smiles with every delicious bite.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz spaghetti
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb ground beef or turkey
24 oz marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese with half of the mozzarella until smooth.
Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in the baking dish, followed by half of the meat sauce and dollops of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers and finish with remaining mozzarella on top.
Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 250g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Feel free to substitute different cheeses based on your preference.