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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

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A creamy, cheesy baked spaghetti casserole layered with ground beef and tomato sauce—easy to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 (26 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add garlic and Italian seasoning to the beef and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, mix hot spaghetti with softened cream cheese until evenly coated.
  7. Layer the cream cheese spaghetti into the baking dish.
  8. Spread the meat sauce evenly over the pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for a spicier version.
  • Mix in mozzarella or cheddar for more cheese flavor.
  • Add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or onions to the sauce.
  • This dish freezes well before or after baking.
  • Swap spaghetti for penne, rotini, or fettuccine if preferred.

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