Description
Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender spaghetti with a savory blend of ground beef, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, offering rich flavors that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until onions are translucent.
- In a bowl, combine cooked beef mixture with softened cream cheese and marinara sauce. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold cooked spaghetti into the creamy mixture until well-coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the mix. Substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for a lighter protein option.