Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A comforting baked spaghetti casserole with creamy cheese and hearty meat sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté ground beef or turkey with onion and garlic until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the cooked pasta with cream cheese until well combined.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased casserole dish, then add half of the meat sauce; repeat with remaining pasta and meat sauce.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Can customize by using different types of pasta and adding vegetables. Make ahead by prepping the night before.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg