Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Recipe
Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where traditional spaghetti gets a flavorful makeover. In this article, we’ll explore the mouthwatering Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti recipe, a perfect blend of creamy goodness and savory flavors. Let’s dive into the details of this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| 12 ounces spaghetti | 12 ounces |
| 1 pound lean ground beef | 1 pound |
| 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce | 28 ounces |
| 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened | 8 ounces |
| 1 clove garlic, minced | 1 clove |
| 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning | 1 teaspoon |
| 1 pinch garlic salt | A pinch |
| ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese | ½ cup |
| ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese | ½ cup |
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2: Boil the Spaghetti
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Cook 12 ounces of spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite (about 12 minutes).
- Drain the spaghetti and place it in a bowl.
Step 3: Prepare the Meat Sauce
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook and stir 1 pound of lean ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly (5 to 7 minutes).
- Drain the fat and stir in a 28-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce.
Step 4: Mix the Ingredients
- Add to the drained spaghetti: 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a pinch of garlic salt.
- Stir until the cream cheese is melted, and the spaghetti is thoroughly coated.
Step 5: Assemble and Bake
- Spread a small amount of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Put the spaghetti on top and cover it with the remaining meat sauce.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly (about 30 minutes).
