Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate cozy pasta bake—creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Tender spaghetti is coated in garlicky cream cheese, layered with savory beefy tomato sauce, and topped with a golden blanket of mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s easy, feeds a crowd, reheats beautifully, and turns an ordinary spaghetti night into something truly special.
Ingredients
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12 oz spaghetti
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch of garlic salt (~1 g)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (10–12 minutes). Drain.
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In a skillet, brown ground beef for 5–7 minutes. Drain fat, stir in spaghetti sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix drained spaghetti with cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt until evenly coated.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the baking pan. Add spaghetti mixture, then top with remaining meat sauce.
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Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella on top.
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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese fully for easy mixing.
Slightly undercook spaghetti to prevent mushiness.
Add sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini for extra veggies.
Double the mozzarella if you love it extra cheesy.
Assemble ahead and refrigerate—add 10 minutes to baking time if chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Plats
- Method: Baked casserole
- Cuisine: Italian-American