Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

A rich, creamy, cheesy spaghetti bake with golden edges and pure comfort in every bite!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded mozzarella ½ cup grated parmesan 2 cups marinara or pasta sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt Fresh basil or parsley for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 4: Toss cooked spaghetti in the cream cheese mixture until coated.
Step 5: Spread half the spaghetti into a baking dish, pour half the marinara over it.
Step 6: Add the rest of the spaghetti, top with remaining sauce.
Step 7: Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
Step 8: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is melted and lightly golden.
Step 9: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve warm!

Notes

Add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage between layers for a heartier casserole!

Nutrition

Calories: 485
Fat: 25g
Saturated fat: 12g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g