Easy Baked Spaghetti Recipe With Cream Cheese
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Description
This easy baked spaghetti recipe with cream cheese is a delicious twist on traditional spaghetti. The cream cheese adds a creamy and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or for feeding a crowd.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- Large pot for cooking spaghetti
- Large skillet for cooking ground beef
- Baking dish
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- When the spaghetti is cooked, drain and add it to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Transfer half of the spaghetti mixture to a baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti. Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Simply follow the recipe instructions and then cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.Nutrition Info
This recipe yields approximately 8 servings. Each serving contains:- Calories: 516
- Protein: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
- Sodium: 880mg
- Potassium: 590mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 9g
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