Description
This creamy spaghetti bake combines ground beef, tomatoes, and a rich cheese sauce for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz tomato sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until fully cooked. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked spaghetti with cream cheese and sour cream until evenly coated.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half the creamy spaghetti, half the meat sauce, and a layer of cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients, ending with cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables, like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg