Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A comforting baked pasta dish with creamy cheese and savory ground beef.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- salt for boiling water
For the Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir in the marinara sauce and softened cream cheese until combined.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti with the sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sautéed onions or mushrooms to the ground beef mixture.