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Creamy Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese

Indulgent Creamy Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese Delight

Creamy Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese brings a comforting layer of flavor suitable for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 oz Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat, at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Choose high-quality.
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese For a gooey top.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh basil is a substitute.
  • to taste Salt Add sparingly.
  • to taste Black Pepper Add sparingly.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Greased 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth, then stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add drained spaghetti to the creamy mixture, and toss gently until coated.
  6. Spread half of the marinara sauce in the baking dish, layer half of the creamy spaghetti, then repeat the layers.
  7. Top with mozzarella cheese evenly.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden.
  9. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins or veggies, and don’t forget to save some pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed.

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