This baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole is total comfort food bliss. We’re talking tender spaghetti noodles tossed in a luscious cream cheese sauce, layered with meaty marinara and smothered in bubbly mozzarella and parmesan.
- Course: Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
Contents
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- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 24 oz jar marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti al dente according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
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Add cubed cream cheese to hot spaghetti and toss until fully coated and melted into a creamy sauce.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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Add Italian seasoning and garlic to beef. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
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Spread a thin layer of beef marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
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Top with cream cheese coated spaghetti, then remaining beef marinara sauce.
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Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
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Bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
