Go Back
+ servings
Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese

Creamy Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese for Cozy Nights

Delight in Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese, a quick and creamy dinner perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces spaghetti cook al dente
For the Creamy Base
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce high-quality
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
For the Topping
  • 2 cups shredded cheese e.g., mozzarella

Equipment

  • large pot
  • casserole dish
  • stirring spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add cubed cream cheese over low heat and stir until melted and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the cooked spaghetti into the pot. Add pasta sauce and undrained diced tomatoes, mixing until fully coated.
  5. Mix half of the shredded cheese into the spaghetti mixture until combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 2-quart casserole dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Let the dish cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a unique twist, try mixing different cheeses into the topping.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!