Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole: A Comforting Delight
A delicious baked spaghetti casserole with cream cheese that offers a comforting meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked ground beef or sausage to the mixture.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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