Description
A creamy, cheesy twist on classic spaghetti, this baked casserole layers cream cheese with a rich meat sauce and plenty of melty mozzarella. It’s a family favorite and perfect for leftovers.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
3 cups marinara sauce
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss spaghetti with the creamy meat sauce in a large bowl.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in the dish. Top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Repeat with remaining pasta and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner