Are you ready to elevate your dining experience? Try our irresistible Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti recipe that seamlessly combines the rich goodness of cream cheese with the comfort of perfectly cooked spaghetti.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Spaghetti noodles
- 1 Jar spaghetti sauce of choice
- 2 lb. Ground beef
- 8 oz. Cream cheese
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp. Minced garlic
- 1 ½ C. Mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ C. Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the spaghetti to your liking and drain.
- Return the spaghetti to the pot, and mix with the cream cheese until combined.
- Heat the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Cook seasoned with salt and pepper to taste until completely browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning to the meat, and stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce into the meat mixture, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place a bit of the meat mixture in the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top the mixture with the spaghetti.
- Add the rest of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: Can I use a different type of pasta?
A1: Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with your favorite pasta variety.
Q2: Can I prepare this in advance?
A2: Yes, assemble the dish ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready to serve.
Q3: Can I make it vegetarian?
A3: Certainly! Substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives for a delicious vegetarian version.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the goodness of our Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti – a culinary journey that combines simplicity with gourmet flavors. Elevate your dining experience and treat yourself to this mouthwatering delight. Share the joy by preparing it for your loved ones, and make every meal a special occasion!