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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

A cozy, creamy baked spaghetti dish perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring a rich cream cheese sauce and topped with golden, melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and sauce
  • 8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta shape) Cook until al dente
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk for extra richness
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Plus extra for topping
Optional Add-ins
  • to taste Cooked ground beef, sausage, or chicken
  • to taste Sautéed vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)
  • to taste Red pepper flakes For a spicy kick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese with the milk until smooth and silky.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and toss gently.
  5. Fold in ½ cup shredded mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan until melted.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
  2. Transfer the pasta mixture into the dish and smooth it out.
  3. If adding cooked meat or vegetables, layer them in now.
  4. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan over the top.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  6. For a deeper crust, broil 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
  7. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip: Use fresh garlic for bigger flavor. Utilize leftover meat to save time.