Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole: Easy Family Comfort Dish
Delicious baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole that is easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 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 the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef; mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Stir in the meat sauce until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole, Family Dinner, Easy Recipes