Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting, indulgent dish that combines creamy cheese, tender pasta, and savory meat for an unforgettable meal. With its gooey mozzarella topping and rich marinara sauce, this casserole not only satisfies cravings but also brings everyone to the table. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make dish promises to impress your guests and deliver delicious flavors with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spaghetti and softened cream cheese until well-coated.
- Layer half of the spaghetti mixture in the baking dish, followed by half of the meat mixture and one cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 232g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg