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

  1. Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Boil the Spaghetti

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook 12 ounces of spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite (about 12 minutes).
  3. Drain the spaghetti and place it in a bowl.

Step 3: Prepare the Meat Sauce

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook and stir 1 pound of lean ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly (5 to 7 minutes).
  3. Drain the fat and stir in a 28-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce.

Step 4: Mix the Ingredients

  1. 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.
  2. Stir until the cream cheese is melted, and the spaghetti is thoroughly coated.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake

  1. Spread a small amount of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  2. Put the spaghetti on top and cover it with the remaining meat sauce.
  3. Sprinkle ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly (about 30 minutes).

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