Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling spaghetti
- Colander for draining noodles
- Mixing bowl for cream cheese mixture
- Skillet for browning ground beef
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Spatula or wooden spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil water, cook spaghetti noodles per package instructions, and drain.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet, then add minced garlic and spaghetti sauce. Let it simmer.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
- Layer the Casserole: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, add a bit of meat sauce, then layer the cream cheese spaghetti. Pour the rest of the meat sauce on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool briefly and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 361 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Calcium: 20% of the DV
- Iron: 10% of the DV
- Potassium: 280 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g