This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort casserole—creamy, cheesy, and loaded with rich flavor in every forkful. A velvety cream cheese layer melts into the pasta, creating a luxurious texture that takes classic spaghetti to a whole new level. It’s simple to prepare, perfect for feeding a crowd, and even better as leftovers.
Ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or make-ahead meals, this dish is cozy, filling, and always a hit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Extra creamy and cheesy
- Easy casserole-style dinner
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Great for leftovers
- Family-approved comfort food
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce or meat sauce
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- Cooked ground beef or Italian sausage
- Mushrooms or bell peppers
- Crushed red pepper flakes
How to Make Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Prepare the Creamy Layer
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream (if using), melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Assemble
Spread half of the cooked spaghetti into the baking dish.
Dollop and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
Top with remaining spaghetti.
Pour spaghetti sauce evenly over the top.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over everything.
4. Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
5. Rest & Serve
Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- Soften cream cheese fully for easy spreading
- Don’t overcook pasta—it will bake again
- Use a thick sauce to avoid a watery casserole
- Add meat for a heartier dish
Serving Ideas
- Garlic bread or breadsticks
- Simple green salad
- Roasted vegetables
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat covered for best texture
Final Thought
This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying—the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug. Easy to assemble and impossible to resist, it’s a recipe you’ll make again and again.