Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti combines the richness of cream cheese with classic spaghetti to create a comforting, cheesy, and satisfying dish. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe offers a creamy twist to the traditional spaghetti, making it a hearty meal that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, followed by the cream cheese mixture, then the beef sauce, and half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is golden.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or use low-fat cream cheese.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking for a make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Fat: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg