Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
A comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines spaghetti with cream cheese and marinara sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz spaghetti
Meat
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While your pasta is cooking, heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, then stir in the marinara sauce.
- Add the cream cheese to the beef mixture, allowing it to melt and blend in while stirring.
- Once the cream cheese is fully incorporated, mix in the cooked spaghetti, ensuring every strand is coated in that luscious sauce.
- Transfer everything into a greased baking dish and top with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot, and enjoy the creamy goodness!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. You can also go vegetarian by omitting meat and adding veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.