Here’s a recipe for Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti, including ingredients, instructions, and approximate nutrition information:
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340g) spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef or turkey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 cup (115g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the cream cheese mixture and toss until well coated.
- Transfer the spaghetti mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Pour the meat sauce over the spaghetti mixture, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition information (per serving, based on 8 servings):
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Total Fat: Approximately 23g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg
- Sodium: Approximately 750mg
- Total Carbohydrates: Approximately 34g
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Sugars: Approximately 7g
- Protein: Approximately 26g
Enjoy this comforting and cheesy Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti as a delicious weeknight meal for the whole family!