Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti. This comforting dish features a savory meat sauce layered with a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and melted cheeses, all baked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti: Cook until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare meat sauce: Cook beef, onion, and garlic. Add marinara sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Mix cream cheese: Combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Toss cooked spaghetti in the mixture.
- Assemble: Spread spaghetti in dish, top with meat sauce, cheeses.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh basil to the sauce.
- Dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
