Baked Spaghetti With Sausage And Cream Cheese
Spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for decades. It is a simple, yet delicious pasta dish that can be served with a variety of different sauces and toppings. One popular variation of spaghetti is baked spaghetti, which is made by baking the spaghetti in the oven with a variety of different ingredients. One of the most popular variations of baked spaghetti is baked spaghetti with sausage and cream cheese. This dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner or a potluck with friends.
What You'll Need
To make baked spaghetti with sausage and cream cheese, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make It
Now that you have all of your ingredients, it's time to get cooking! Follow these simple steps to make baked spaghetti with sausage and cream cheese:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until it is al dente.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning to the skillet with the sausage and vegetables and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined.
- When the spaghetti is finished cooking, drain it and return it to the pot.
- Add the sausage and vegetable mixture to the pot with the spaghetti and stir to combine.
- Add the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese mixture to the pot with the spaghetti and sausage and stir until everything is well combined.
- Pour the spaghetti mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake the spaghetti for 30-35 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown.
Why You'll Love It
Baked spaghetti with sausage and cream cheese is a delicious twist on a classic dish. The combination of spicy sausage, creamy cream cheese, and tangy spaghetti sauce creates a flavor explosion in your mouth that is sure to delight your taste buds. The dish is also incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti if you have it. So if you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy spaghetti, give baked spaghetti with sausage and cream cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!