1-Getting started with this baked cream cheese spaghetti: First, preheat your oven to 350ºF to ensure even baking. Then, brown 1 pound of lean ground beef in a skillet until it’s fully cooked, drain the fat, and stir in 1 jar (26 ounces) of prepared spaghetti sauce before setting it Peteraside.

2-Cook the spaghetti and mix: Next, cook 12 ounces of spaghetti according to the package directions, drain it, and place it in a bowl. Add 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese at room temperature, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1 clove of minced garlic; stir until the cream cheese melts and coats the spaghetti evenly.

3-Assemble and bake: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a small amount of the meat sauce on the bottom, layer the coated spaghetti on top, and cover with the remaining meat sauce. Finally, sprinkle 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese over the top and bake for 30 minutes, or until it’s bubbly and hot.