PrintBaked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A simple and comforting baked spaghetti casserole with cream cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. This family-friendly dish is easy to make ahead and reheat.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the meat sauce over the spaghetti mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if baking from cold.
- For a make-ahead and freezer-friendly option, assemble the casserole, cover tightly with plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg