Here’s a recipe for Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the Spaghetti:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread half of the cooked spaghetti evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti, spreading it evenly.
- Pour half of the meat sauce over the cream cheese layer, spreading it evenly.
- Repeat layers with the remaining spaghetti, cream cheese mixture, and meat sauce.
- Top with Cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Enjoy your creamy and flavorful Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole as a hearty and comforting meal!
