Baked cream cheese spaghetti is a delicious and comforting dish that’s easy to make. Here’s a recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meat sauce and toss to combine.
- Transfer half of the spaghetti mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the spaghetti.
- Top the cream cheese layer with the remaining spaghetti mixture. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the baked cream cheese spaghetti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious and creamy pasta dish!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms, or by using different types of cheese according to your preference.