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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole with Cream Cheese: A Comfort Food Favorite

Indulge in layers of creamy, cheesy, and saucy pasta goodness with this Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole with Cream Cheese. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this comforting dish combines tender spaghetti, a savory meat sauce, and a rich cream cheese layer, all topped with golden parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 26 oz jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preheat the Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Ground Beef:
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  2. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and set aside.
Prepare the Spaghetti:
  1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the hot spaghetti with cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Stir until the cream cheese melts and coats the pasta evenly.
Assemble the Casserole:
  1. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Add the creamy spaghetti, spreading it evenly.
  4. Top with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Bake the Casserole:
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
Cool and Serve:
  1. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite side dishes.

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