Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
A comforting and hearty casserole combining spaghetti, gooey cheese, and rich marinara for a delightful family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the softened cream cheese with the marinara sauce until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and stir gently.
- Fold in the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins. Pairs well with a salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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