Description
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti delivers ultimate comfort straight from your kitchen, with two delicious variations that guarantee a crowd-pleasing meal. Creamy, cheesy goodness wraps your pasta in warm, satisfying flavors that make dinnertime feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 350°F so it’s ready for the cheesy magic ahead.
- Boil 8 ounces of spaghetti in salted water until perfectly al dente, then thoroughly drain away excess water.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine your cooked spaghetti with 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1 cup marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the creamy spaghetti mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out smoothly and evenly.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup Parmesan cheese across the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Remove from the oven and let your creation rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the cheesy layers to settle before serving.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- For a lighter version, swap regular cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Add protein by mixing in cooked ground beef, chicken, or Italian sausage before baking.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley sprinkled on top will brighten the dish’s flavor and add color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 553 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 632 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg