Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole: Indulgent Family Delight
A delicious baked cream cheese spaghetti casserole that combines the richness of cream cheese with pasta, creating a delightful family meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and half of the mozzarella cheese to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Consider adding cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole, Easy Pasta Recipes, Comfort Food