Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender spaghetti with rich ground beef, savory sauce, and a delightful blend of cheeses. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole offers a satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare and easy to customize based on your preferences. With just a few simple steps, you can create a hearty dish that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re looking for an effortless weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table, this baked spaghetti casserole is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained spaghetti with cream cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until well coated.
- Layer the casserole in the baking pan: start with meat sauce, add coated spaghetti, then top with remaining sauce and cheeses.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg