Creamy Baked Spaghetti with a Touch of Elegance
Discover the convenience of crafting a delectable baked spaghetti with cream cheese using ingredients likely
already resting in your pantry. This sophisticated dish allows for preparation in advance, awaiting its turn
in the oven whenever you desire. The velvety texture of the pasta creates a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces of spaghetti
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- 1 (28-ounce) jar of spaghetti sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package of softened cream cheese
- 1 minced clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- A pinch of garlic salt
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Boil a large pot of lightly salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, approximately 12 minutes. Stir
occasionally. - In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble lean ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and
incorporate spaghetti sauce. - Drain the cooked spaghetti and transfer it to a bowl. Add softened cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian
seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir until the cream cheese is melted, coating the spaghetti thoroughly. - Spread a small amount of meat sauce at the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Layer the spaghetti on top
and cover with the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses over the dish. - Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, around 30 minutes.
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this baked cream cheese spaghetti—a delightful blend of simplicity and
sophistication for your culinary repertoire.