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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

A hearty and satisfying meal combining spaghetti, savory ground beef, and creamy cheese, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meats
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
Sauces and Cheeses
  • 28 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • a pinch garlic salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite (approximately 12 minutes).
  3. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain any excess fat, then stir in the spaghetti sauce and set aside.
Mixing and Layering
  1. Drain the spaghetti and place it in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the spaghetti is evenly coated.
  2. Spread a small amount of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Layer the spaghetti over it, followed by the remaining meat sauce.
  3. Finally, sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top of the casserole.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Notes

To store leftovers, cool completely and transfer to an airtight container. This casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. When reheating, bake it in the oven until warmed through. Customize with vegetables or different cheeses.