Quick and Easy Thrown Together Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Say hello to dinnertime bliss with this Quick and Easy Thrown Together Baked Spaghetti Casserole—a comforting, family-friendly dish that combines simple ingredients with big flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights, this layered casserole features tender spaghetti, seasoned ground beef simmered in rich spaghetti sauce, a creamy surprise layer of smooth cream cheese, and a golden topping of melty mozzarella and Parmesan. With just 15 minutes of prep and a total cooking time of 30 minutes, this no-fuss baked spaghetti recipe delivers hearty, cheesy deliciousness that’s sure to become a household favorite. Serve it with a green salad or garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Stir the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning into the skillet with the browned beef. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and stir well.
In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spread half of the cooked spaghetti evenly on the bottom.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture onto the spaghetti and spread it out as evenly as possible.
Add the remaining spaghetti on top of the cream cheese layer.
Pour the meat sauce over the top layer of spaghetti, spreading it out to cover everything.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Quick and Easy Thrown Together Baked Spaghetti Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
