Best 8 Dreamy Spaghetti Casserole Recipes

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The dreamy spaghetti casserole is an amalgamation of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a state of culinary bliss. This delectable dish is perfect for special occasions or everyday dinners, and its versatility allows for endless variations to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a meaty, cheesy, or vegetable-packed casserole, the dreamy spaghetti casserole can be customized to satisfy your cravings. With its creamy sauce, tender spaghetti, and a crispy, cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

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BAKED CREAM CHEESE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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You probably have everything you need to make this pasta dish in your pantry right now. This can be made ahead of time and baked when you are ready. I love these kind of dishes. The pasta was really creamy and wonderful!

Provided by Jennifer Mount

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch garlic salt
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
  • Drain spaghetti and place in a bowl. Add cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir until cream cheese is melted and spaghetti is thoroughly coated. Spread a small amount of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan; put spaghetti on top and top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 462.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This is an easy dish to prepare ahead of time, refrigerate and bake just before company arrives. -Kim Rocker, LaGrange, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Remove from the heat. , Drain pasta. Combine soup and sour cream. In two 8-in. square baking dishes, layer half of the meat sauce, pasta, soup mixture and cheese. Repeat layers., Cover and bake 55-65 minutes or until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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The whole family will love this easy, cozy make-ahead spaghetti casserole.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
4 eggs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
1 container (8 oz) cottage cheese
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 lb ground beef
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs, parsley and Parmesan cheese with whisk. Drain spaghetti, and add it right back to the hot pot. Add the butter and the egg mixture to the spaghetti, and quickly toss until evenly coated and the eggs have formed a sauce. Add mixture to baking dish.
  • Add cottage cheese and cream cheese to the pot you tossed the spaghetti in, and mix until combined. Pour the cheese mixture directly over the spaghetti mixture, spreading it out in an even layer.
  • Heat 10-inch skillet (or use the pot you cooked the spaghetti in) over medium heat, and brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; drain. Remove from heat, and stir in the pasta sauce and cream. Spread mixture over cheese layer. Then add the mozzarella cheese in an even layer over top.
  • Place baking dish on large cookie sheet. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh mozzarella and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

DREAMY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Tasty casserole, different way to fix the same old spaghetti. Serve with garlic bread and salad and dinner is served. Cook time does not include chilling time.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloved garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with onion, green pepper and garlic.
  • Drain and add tomato sauce.
  • In 2 qt casserole, spread 1/2 of the spaghetti.
  • Mix together the sour cream, cream cheese and cottage cheese.
  • Cover the spaghetti layer with the cheese mixture.
  • Top with remaining spaghetti.
  • Drizzle melted butter over all.
  • Cover with the hamburger sauce mixture.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove from refrigerator at least 20 minutes before baking.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

THE BEST SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Easy spaghetti dish with a little twist!

Provided by Noonie Finch Hodges

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Noodles

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghetti. Boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix in the cooked pasta. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 826.2 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CREAMY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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"Cottage cheese is the secret to the sauce for this hearty main dish that my family calls 'Norwegian spaghetti'," says Denise Baumert of Dalhart, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spaghetti, ham, 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, beans, pimientos, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. , Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes; sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

DREAMY SPAGHETTI RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-159669

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 8oz pkg. spaghetti
3 tbsp melted butter
1 1/2-2 lbs. ground chuck
2 8oz carton sour cream
1 8oz pkg. cream cheese
1 12oz carton cottage cheese
1/3 cup chopped onions
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti until just tender, not well done. Brown ground chuck in 1 tbsp butter. Add salt, pepper and tomato sauce. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and onion. Drain spaghetti. Using a 2 qt. casserole, place spaghetti in the bottom; add ½ mixture of cheeses and ½ of the meat. Add remaining mixture in the same order with meat mixture on top. Pour 2 tbsp. melted butter over top and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. *May be doubled, tripled, or frozen. *I used 2 14 oz. cans of tomato sauce (or one large can) and 16 oz. cottage cheese. Use a 9x13 pan and only do one layer.

CREAMY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Creamy Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In lg skillet saute onions, garlic, and mushrooms in butter.
  • Add spaghetti, 1 cup sauce, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Put into a greased shallow casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350* for 20 minutes.
  • Spread with remaining cup sauce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered for 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 750.6, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 20.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your casserole taste better. Look for ripe vegetables, firm pasta, and a flavorful sauce.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: You don't want the pasta to be mushy, so cook it al dente before adding it to the casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make spaghetti casserole. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, meats, or cheeses. You can also adjust the seasonings to your taste.
  • Make sure the casserole is cooked through: Before you serve the casserole, make sure it is cooked through. The center of the casserole should be hot and bubbly.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving: Letting the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give spaghetti casserole a try.

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