Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti (Print Version)

Savory baked spaghetti with cream cheese, seasoned beef, and a golden parmesan topping—hearty and comforting.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 340 g dried spaghetti

→ Meat and Sauce

02 - 454 g lean ground beef

03 - 737 ml prepared tomato-based spaghetti sauce

04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

05 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced

→ Dairy

06 - 225 g cream cheese, at room temperature

07 - 50 g parmesan cheese, finely grated

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C.

02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned throughout. Drain excess fat.

03 - Stir in the prepared spaghetti sauce with the cooked ground beef and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.

04 - Boil the spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.

05 - Combine hot drained spaghetti with cream cheese and minced garlic in a large bowl. Mix until the cream cheese is completely melted and pasta is evenly coated.

06 - Lightly oil a 23 x 33 cm baking dish. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce over the bottom. Arrange the coated spaghetti over the sauce. Top with the remaining meat sauce.

07 - Evenly sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and golden.

# Notes:

01 - Allow cream cheese to fully reach room temperature for easier mixing and smoother sauce texture.

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