Description
Succumb to the allure of the Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole—a gastronomic ballet where velvety cream cheese waltzes with al dente spaghetti strands, all while a rich, savory meat sauce sings a robust aria. This dish isn’t merely a meal; it’s an opulent symphony of textures and flavors, inviting you to partake in a culinary performance that lingers memorably on the palate.
Ingredients
12– ounces spaghetti
1 (26-ounces) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
1– pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8-ounces) package cream cheese, room temperature
½ c parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
In a skillet cook the ground beef until browned then remove any fat.
Combine the spaghetti sauce with the beef. Set it aside.
Prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions, on the package then drain it.
In a bowl mix together the spaghetti, cream cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic until the spaghetti is well coated.
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan.
Create layers by starting with a bit of meat sauce at the bottom of the pan followed by a layer of spaghetti mixture and finally top it off with the remaining meat sauce.
Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.
Bake for 30 minutes. Until it becomes bubbly.
Notes
Are you tracking a gluten-free lifestyle but still want to relish a delicious casserole? No need to fret! Just replace the spaghetti with your brand of gluten-free spaghetti. Nowadays there are plenty of choices made from gluten-free ingredients, like rice, quinoa or chickpeas that furnish that pasta texture without any gluten. Further, always make sure to check the label on your spaghetti sauce or consider making your own to ensure it doesn’t contain any related additives. By making these adjustments you can savor this satisfying dish without any concerns, about gluten.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
