Description
Golden Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with hearty pasta. This delicious dish features layers of tender spaghetti, savory meat, and a melty cheese topping, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy get-togethers. With its rich flavors and delightful texture, this casserole will become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, meat mixture, cream cheese, marinara sauce, and oregano; mix well.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle half of the mozzarella on top, then add the remaining mixture and finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg