Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole: Indulgent Family Delight
A creamy and comforting baked spaghetti dish that brings the whole family together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Add cooked spaghetti and mix well until coated.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole