This casserole has become a staple in our house for busy weeknights, potlucks and team dinners. You can easily make a big pan to feed a hungry crowd. Plus, the leftovers reheat beautifully for lazy nights when you need a cozy meal with zero fuss. Let me walk you through all the deliciously cheesy details!
What You’ll Need
Spaghetti: The perfect al dente noodle base to soak up the cream cheese sauce
Cream Cheese: Melts into an epically rich, velvety sauce binder
Marinara: I use a high-quality jarred marinara to keep things easy
Ground Beef: Gives savory meaty flavors and hearty texture
Italian Seasoning & Garlic: Layers of aromatic, punchy notes
Mozzarella & Parmesan: You can never have too much cheesy goodness!
How It’s Done
Cook spaghetti al dente, drain and immediately toss with cubed cream cheese to melt into a luscious sauce.
Brown ground beef with Italian seasoning and garlic, then mix in marinara sauce.
Layer a bit of the beef sauce in a baking dish, then top with the cream cheese spaghetti.
Cover with remaining beef sauce and piles of shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
Bake until hot, gooey and fragrant
Cook spaghetti very al dente since it will continue baking in the oven
Mix cubed cream cheese into the hot pasta in batches until fully melted and combined
Let casserole stand 5 minutes before serving so sauce can set up slightly
Use your favorite jarred marinara or sub in homemade for best flavor
Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or milk to revive that luscious, creamy consistency
This baked spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food for carb lovers! It’s shamelessly indulgent and insanely satisfying. The textures and flavors are so on point – from the cheesy cream sauce to the beefy marinara and those crispy golden cheese edges. Absolutely irresistible!
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