Description
Creamy Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! This rich and cheesy pasta bake features tender spaghetti tossed in a luscious mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan, then layered with marinara and mozzarella for a melt-in-your-mouth finish. It’s easy, indulgent, and perfect for cozy family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer half of the spaghetti mixture over the sauce. Repeat with remaining sauce and spaghetti.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Add cooked ground beef, Italian sausage, or shredded chicken for extra protein.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Make ahead and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: baked spaghetti, spaghetti with cream cheese, creamy pasta bake, easy comfort food