Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Italian Diet: Meat

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340g) spaghetti
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz (700g) marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Extra Parmesan for serving
  • Butter for greasing
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Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente; drain well.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef or sausage with onion; add garlic and marinara sauce, then simmer for 8–10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, and garlic powder; add hot spaghetti and mix until coated.
  4. Grease a baking dish with butter and layer the spaghetti mixture, followed by the meat sauce, then top with mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Notes

  1. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Freezing is also possible; just thaw and bake when ready.