Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 16 oz spaghetti pasta
- 28 oz pasta sauce (your favorite variety)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 pinch garlic salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Step 3: Stir in the pasta sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, softened cream cheese, garlic salt, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until the cream cheese is fully melted and the spaghetti is evenly coated.
Step 5: Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Add the cream cheese spaghetti on top, spreading it evenly.
Step 6: Pour the remaining meat sauce over the spaghetti, ensuring full coverage.
Step 7: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with additional Parmesan if desired, and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The creamy texture and rich flavors make it a crowd-pleaser every time!
