Description
A delicious and creamy baked spaghetti casserole featuring cream cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or protein for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole, creamy spaghetti, casserole recipes