Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

Main
45 min

A comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines spaghetti with cream cheese and marinara sauce, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 12 ozspaghetti
  • 1 lblean ground beef
  • 8 ozcream cheese
  • 1 cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cupsmarinara sauce
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil for cooking

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    While your pasta is cooking, heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, then stir in the marinara sauce.

  4. 4

    Add the cream cheese to the beef mixture, allowing it to melt and blend in while stirring.

  5. 5

    Once the cream cheese is fully incorporated, mix in the cooked spaghetti, ensuring every strand is coated in that luscious sauce.

  6. 6

    Transfer everything into a greased baking dish and top with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.

  7. 7

    Bake for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

  8. 8

    Serve hot, and enjoy the creamy goodness!