Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole
Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, comforting pasta bake with tender spaghetti, cream cheese, marinara, and melted mozzarella—easy to make and family-approved.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or sausage optional
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Add cooked ground beef or sausage if desired.
- Toss spaghetti with the sauce until coated. Stir in half the mozzarella.
- Spread mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Cool 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.