Cheesy Pasta Bake (Printable Version)
An indulgent casserole combining spaghetti with cream cheese, layered with saucy seasoned beef, and finished with melty parmesan and mozzarella.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lb ground beef
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1 jar spaghetti sauce you love
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1 lb spaghetti
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8 oz cream cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan
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2 tsp minced garlic
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to your liking
# Steps:
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Turn your oven on to 350°F (175°C) so it starts warming up.
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Follow package instructions to cook the spaghetti until it’s firm but cooked. Drain it completely.
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Put the hot cooked pasta back into the pot. Toss in the cream cheese and mix it until melted and fully covering the noodles.
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In a large pan, cook the ground beef on medium-high heat until browned. Add some salt and pepper. Get rid of any extra grease.
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Throw in the garlic and Italian seasoning with the beef, cooking for about a minute until you can really smell the flavor. Stir in the jar of sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Spray a 9×13 dish with non-stick spray. Spread a bit of the meat sauce on the bottom. Add the creamy pasta on top, then dump the rest of the meat sauce to cover everything.
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Scatter the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top layer.
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Pop the dish into the oven for about 30–40 minutes, until the top is bubbly, golden, and the edges are slightly crisp.
# Notes:
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Ground turkey or Italian sausage can replace the beef if needed.
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To make it richer, mix in 1/2 cup sour cream with the pasta and cream cheese.
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Want to freeze it? Assemble it all but skip the baking, wrap tightly, and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.