🔸️Ingredients:
12 oz spaghetti
1 (26 oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🔸️Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Meat Sauce:
In a skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain the fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce. Set aside.
Cook the Spaghetti:
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and place the cooked spaghetti in a large bowl.
Combine Spaghetti and Cream Cheese:
Add the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic to the spaghetti. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the spaghetti is well-coated.
Assemble the Casserole:
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread a small amount of the meat sauce on the bottom of the dish. Add the spaghetti mixture on top of the sauce. Top with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake:
Bake for 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
Serving Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 400 kcal per serving
Servings: 8
Enjoy this comforting and creamy baked spaghetti casserole!
