Description
Get ready to turn your next pasta night into a cheesy, oven-baked dream with this Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Recipe. It layers creamy, tangy cream cheese with rich beef marinara and gooey melted cheese over tender spaghetti. This dish is perfect for anyone searching for easy dinner recipes, comfort food ideas, or cozy casseroles that taste like home. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week, this easy recipe hits the spot every time. It’s a go-to for quick weeknight meals, holiday potlucks, or comforting food ideas that never fail.
Ingredients
16 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 cups marinara sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
3. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
4. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, toss hot spaghetti with softened cream cheese until well combined.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Layer half the cream cheese spaghetti in a baking dish.
8. Add half the meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
9. Repeat layers.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
12. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra depth, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a spicy kick.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best melt and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg