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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

A creamy, cheesy spaghetti casserole baked to perfection, combining the richness of cream cheese with the comfort of pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: casserole, main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 oz spaghetti uncooked
  • 1 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup water
Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus more for topping
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, combine the cooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, and water. Stir to combine.
Make the Cream Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture, followed by the cream cheese mixture, and then the remaining spaghetti mixture.
  3. Top with additional mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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