Description
Creamy, cheesy baked cream cheese spaghetti brings comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort. Warm pasta loaded with tangy cream cheese and savory herbs makes weeknight meals a total breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cheese and Dairy:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a steady 350°F, creating the perfect cooking environment for this creamy pasta dish.
- Boil 8 oz of spaghetti in salted water until perfectly al dente, following package directions precisely. Drain completely.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and blend 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, and 2 minced garlic cloves until silky and smooth.
- Fold the cooked spaghetti into the creamy mixture, adding 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Spread the entire pasta mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Generously sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese across the top, covering the entire surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for the cheese to turn golden and bubble beautifully around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to settle and make serving easier.
Notes
- Drain spaghetti completely to prevent excess water from making the dish soggy.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- For a protein boost, stir in cooked ground beef or shredded chicken before baking.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for a more robust flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg