Creamy Spaghetti Casserole
Cream cheese makes this spaghetti casserole creamy and flavorful. It's a great casserole to make for a crowd!
Ingredients
- Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish
- 1 tbsp kosher salt for the cooking water
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish
- Put 3 quarts of water in a large saucepan with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and boil following the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain the spaghetti.1 tbsp kosher salt for the cooking water | 8 ounces spaghetti
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and let it cook, undisturbed, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until a brown crust is formed.1 tbsp olive oil | 1 pound ground beef
- Break the beef up, add the onions, and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes longer. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.1/2 cup chopped onion | 2 cloves garlic
- Add the cream cheese to the beef mixture and cook until well combined. Add the marinara sauce, oregano, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking for 2 minutes.4 ounces cream cheese | 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce | 1/2 tsp dried oregano | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Add half of the mozzarella cheese and the drained pasta to the sauce mixture.¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Turn the mixture into the baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese.1/4 cup Parmesan cheese | ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the topping is browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 799kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 43gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1339mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1451IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 378mgIron: 5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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