Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole Weight Watchers
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy recipe that won't ruin your diet? Look no further than this Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole that is perfect for those following the Weight Watchers program. This recipe is not only low in points, but it is also easy to make and packed with flavor. So, let's get cooking!
Ingredients
To make this tasty casserole, you will need the following ingredients:
- 8 oz of whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 lb of lean ground turkey
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp of dried basil
- 1 tsp of dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 4 oz of reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
Assemble all of your ingredients and let's get started!
Instructions
Follow these steps to make this delicious Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it is completely melted and combined.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then pour the spaghetti mixture into the dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the spaghetti mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
That's it! Your Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is ready to enjoy. This recipe makes 8 servings and each serving is only 7 Weight Watchers points. It's the perfect dish for a family dinner or for meal prepping for the week ahead.
Conclusion
This Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for those following the Weight Watchers program. It is low in points, easy to make, and packed with flavor. Plus, it's a great way to switch up your usual spaghetti dinner routine. Give it a try and let us know what you think!