Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti – Easy Spaghetti Recipes for Dinner
Looking for easy spaghetti recipes with a creamy twist? This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food. With a rich cream cheese layer, hearty meat sauce, and gooey melted cheese topping, it's one of those easy recipes for dinner the whole family will love. Whether you're meal prepping, cooking on a budget, or just want a quick and easy recipe, this spaghetti bake checks all the boxes. It's also a great option for those craving comforting pasta without too much effort. Perfect for a cozy night in or when you want to impress guests with minimal work.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and half the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the cream cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Layer the spaghetti mixture in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the meat sauce, followed by mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.