Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
Description
This casserole starts with spaghetti cooked and drained, mixed with a browned ground beef and onion base seasoned with salt, pepper, dried basil, oregano, parsley, and optionally red pepper flakes. Crushed tomatoes are added to create a rich sauce. Separately, cream cheese and sour cream are whisked together to add creaminess.
The spaghetti is layered in a baking dish alternately with the cream cheese mixture and beef sauce, then topped with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Baking at 350°F until the dish is heated through and bubbly brings the flavors together and melts the cheeses for a comforting meal with a creamy and slightly tangy profile balanced by the savory tomato and beef.
Fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds color and a touch of freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced, small
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 crushed tomatoes 28-ounce can
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- ½ cup cream cheese whipped
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add pasta to the prepared baking dish and layer with cream cheese and beef mixture; sprinkle with cheeses.
- Place into oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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