Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese recipe. A delicious twist on a classic dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add ground beef, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Toss in cooked pasta until coated.
- Layer and Bake: Spread pasta mixture in baking dish, top with meat sauce and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use half ground beef and half sausage for more flavor.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish reheats well and can be made ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
