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Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese

A creamy and cheesy baked spaghetti dish that combines the richness of cream cheese with savory pasta, perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti uncooked
Sauce
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus more for topping
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large baking dish, combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
  2. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a heartier dish, consider adding cooked ground beef or sausage to the sauce mixture.

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