Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A comforting and cheesy baked spaghetti casserole layered with cream cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella. Perfect for feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage Or use ground turkey.
- 24 oz Jarred marinara or pasta sauce Use your favorite.
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easier mixing.
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt For a little tang.
- 2 cloves Garlic Fresh or garlic powder.
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Optional but recommended.
- 1 tbsp Butter For richness.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until just tender. Drain and toss with butter.
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet. Drain excess grease, stir in the marinara sauce, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Add warm pasta water if thick.
- In a 9x13 baking dish, spread half the spaghetti, then dollop cream cheese mixture over it. Add the remaining spaghetti on top.
- Pour meat sauce over the spaghetti and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake until hot and bubbly, cover initially to prevent drying, then uncover to brown the cheese.
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Note
Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner squares. Best enjoyed with a side of sauce for reheating leftovers.