Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

When the air turns crisp, I start craving meals that feel like pure comfort—hearty, cheesy casseroles that warm you from the inside out. Few dishes deliver that cozy satisfaction quite like this Cream Cheese Spaghetti Bake.

The first time I made it, I wasn’t sure what would happen when I tossed hot noodles with a block of cream cheese. But one bite was all it took—I was hooked. The cream cheese melts into the pasta, creating a velvety sauce that clings to every strand. Add zesty marinara, savory beef, and layers of gooey cheese, and you’ve got a casserole that’s nothing short of magic.

It’s become a staple in our home—perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd. And the best part? Leftovers reheat beautifully, making it the kind of dish that keeps on giving.

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

📝 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook pasta
   • Preheat oven to 350°F.
   • Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
2. Make creamy pasta base
   • Add cubed cream cheese to hot spaghetti. Toss until melted and noodles are fully coated.
3. Prepare meat sauce
   • In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until cooked through (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
   • Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Assemble casserole
   • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
   • Layer cream cheese-coated spaghetti on top.
   • Spoon remaining meat sauce over pasta.
   • Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan.
5. Bake & serve
   • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
   • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

✨ This dish is rich, nostalgic, and endlessly crowd-pleasing—the kind of casserole that feels like a hug in every bite.