Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that perfectly blends creamy textures and rich flavors in every bite. This hearty dish combines al dente spaghetti with a savory meat sauce, enveloped in a luscious layer of cream cheese and topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this casserole is sure to impress. Its straightforward preparation means you can whip up this satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it reheats beautifully, making it an ideal choice for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
- 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente, approximately 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat and stir in spaghetti sauce until heated through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until well mixed.
- Spread some meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Layer the coated spaghetti on top, followed by the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg