Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines creamy cheese, savory ground beef, and al dente pasta, all baked to perfection. This hearty meal is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, providing a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy any pasta lover.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar of marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain the excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti. Top with the cream cheese mixture, followed by the beef sauce, and sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg