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Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake

Creamy Southern Spaghetti Bake is a comforting casserole with layers of cheesy spaghetti and savory ground beef, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti uncooked
Meat and Vegetables
  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with turkey or chicken
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauces and Dairy
  • 24 oz tomato sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until fully cooked. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix cooked spaghetti with cream cheese and sour cream until evenly coated.
  5. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half the creamy spaghetti, half the meat sauce, and a layer of cheddar cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients, ending with cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 32g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or add veggies. This dish is ideal for meal prep and leftovers can enhance flavor.

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