🍝🧀 Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti — Comfort in

 

Here’s your cozy classic with a creamy twist:

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🍝🧀 Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti — Comfort in Every Bite

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional for extra richness)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.

2. Boil Pasta:
   Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Cook Meat:
   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef/sausage. Drain excess fat. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Creamy Base:
   In a large bowl, mix the hot spaghetti with cream cheese (and sour cream if using) until melted and creamy. Add salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.

5. Assemble:
   Spread the creamy spaghetti in the baking dish. Top evenly with meat sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.

6. Bake:
   Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

7. Serve:
   Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving. Pair with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete comfort meal.

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Want to turn this into a spicy version or make it vegetarian? Just say the word!