Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 oz spaghetti noodles
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8 oz cream cheese
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1 lb lean ground beef
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2 cups spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Fresh parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil water, cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions, and drain.
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Brown lean ground beef in a skillet, then add minced garlic and spaghetti sauce. Let it simmer.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with softened cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, add a layer of meat sauce, then layer the cream cheese spaghetti. Pour the remainder of the meat sauce on top and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
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Let the casserole cool briefly and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.