“My father was such a big fan of this dish! He went back for thirds and has been asking when I’ll make it again.”
Imagine the aroma of bubbling cheese and savory sauces filling your kitchen—a promise that comes with the delightful Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti. In this culinary journey, we’ll explore the intricacies of crafting this comfort food masterpiece.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 12 ounces |
| Ground Beef | 1 pound |
| Spaghetti Sauce | 28 ounces |
| Cream Cheese | 8 ounces (softened) |
| Garlic | 1 clove (minced) |
| Italian Seasoning | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic Salt | A pinch |
| Parmesan Cheese | ½ cup |
| Mozzarella Cheese | ½ cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until it’s tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and place it in a bowl.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the lean ground beef until it’s browned and crumbly, usually around 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to a bowl. Mix in the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir until the cream cheese is melted, and the spaghetti is well-coated.
- Layer and Bake: Spread a small amount of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Place the spaghetti on top and cover it with the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the dish is bubbly, approximately 30 minutes.
