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Stephanie

Creamy Baked Spaghetti Casserole: A Dinner Delight!

A delicious and creamy baked spaghetti casserole that combines pasta, meat, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
  7. Spread half of the spaghetti mixture in the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the meat sauce on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining spaghetti and meat sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Add a layer of spinach or kale for extra nutrients and flavor.

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