Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

The first time I ever made ​​​baked cream cheese spaghetti, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But the end result was absolutely delicious!

The creamy sauce pairs perfectly with the noodles and cheese, making for a comforting and satisfying dish.

Serve it with a salad or some garlic bread, and you’ll have a meal that everyone will love.

This recipe is definitely a crowd-pleaser, so be sure to make extra servings for your next get-together.

If you do decide to make it, let me know in the comments below how it turned out for you. Buon appetito!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Tastes delicious
• Solid meal choice with an abundance of nutrients
• Stores and reheats easily
• Easy to make
• Great as a carry-in dish

FAQs

Can I add bread to this meal?

Many people state that spaghetti noodles alone are enough carbs for this meal. I, however, prefer to make some garlic cheese toast to go along with the spaghetti. The choice is yours.

How do you make Spaghetti taste better?

Personally, I love Spaghetti. This recipe has an addition of Cream Cheese, which gives it an immense amount of added flavor.

Can I make this dish gluten-free?

You will need to use dairy-free cream cheese and a gluten-free brand of Spaghetti noodles.

Are there variations to this recipe?

The possible variations could go on forever. You could use a different pasta, a different sauce, different meat, or even different combinations of cheese.

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti noodles
• spaghetti sauce of choice
• Ground beef
• Cream cheese
• Italian seasoning
• Minced garlic
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese

How to make the best Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti recipe:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Cook the spaghetti to your liking and drain.

Step 3. Return the spaghetti to the pot, and mix with the cream cheese until combined.

Step 4. Heat the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove. Cook seasoned with salt and pepper to taste until completely browned. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5. Add Italian seasoning to the meat.

Step 6. Then, add the garlic.

Step 7. Stir to combine.

Step 8. Pour the sauce into the meat mixture, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 9. Place a bit of the meat mixture in the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 10. Top the mixture with the spaghetti.

Step 11. Add the rest of the meat mixture on top of the spaghetti.

Step 12. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and parmesan on top.

Step 13. Bake for 30-40 minutes.

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Can I make this in advance?

The sauce can be made in advance by a day or two at the most. The Spaghetti can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator overnight. The entire dish can be assembled and then baked right before it is mealtime. Cover it tightly and store it in the refrigerator overnight.

Can I add different ingredients?

You could add other ingredients if you choose to. Also, you could use whole wheat pasta.

Tips for Success

This easy baked cream cheese spaghetti for beginners has several steps but still quite easy if you consider the overall versatility of the dish.

Family friendly baked cream cheese spaghetti can be enjoyed by every member of the family, from the toddlers to the grandparents.

It is a healthy baked cream cheese spaghetti version if you use the freshest possible ingredients.

Make it ahead of time so all you have to do is put it in the oven and bake it when you are ready to serve it.

Storing and Reheating

This quick baked cream cheese spaghetti recipe can be easily stored in the original dish by covering it with foil. Store it for up to 5 days in the fridge. You can also divide it up and store it in single serving containers. This makes it easy for the kids to warm it up on their own.

Can I freeze this dish?

Yes, if the spaghetti has been cooked it is fine to cool it to room temperature, cover it tightly and then place it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

How do I reheat this dish?

It can be placed in the oven on a baking tray. Preheat the oven to 350* and heat for 20 to 25 minutes. You could also reheat this in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

This simple baked cream cheese spaghetti meal can be served alone or as part of a larger menu.

Homemade baked cream cheese spaghetti ideas include serving it with a nice garden salad and a rich, creamy dessert.

Add homemade garlic bread on the side. A good garlic bread adds an extra layer of flavor.

Serve it hot for lunch on a cold day. It’s filling and is sure to warm up the coldest tummy.

Make it for your next holiday gathering. Nothing says family better than a rich pasta dish.

This is also a good dish for public gatherings like community dinners.

Baked cream cheese spaghetti is a family favorite at our house. Coming from an Italian family, we learned the importance of a hearty meal early in life. Feeding the family a wholesome, nutritious dinner should always be your top priority. 

Each dish was made with healthy, wholesome ingredients and with enough love to hold even the largest family together. From the cheese to the pasta to the sauce, every ingredient was chosen and measured with care. Grandma always included a large dose of love and good will in her recipes.

This type of recipe is perfect for large family gatherings or community dinners. It’s an excellent funeral dish. Take it to holiday celebrations and I doubt you will bring much of it home. It is sure to please and I can guarantee, most people will be going back for seconds.

I always try to make a double recipe so I have enough for my family at home. That way, if they don’t get any at the dinner, they will when they get home.

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