Cheesy Spaghetti

Cheesy Spaghetti with creamy tomato sauce is quick and easy to make for busy weeknights and with loads of delicious cheesy flavor the whole family is sure to love.

I discovered this recipe months ago on the package of the spaghetti brand I buy from Sam’s Club and with slight modifications, has since become a dinner favorite in our house.

If you are looking for a quick and easy pasta dish the whole family is sure to love, this cheesy spaghetti will not disappoint. It cooks in 30 minutes and pulls together with basic pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. Pair it with a side of salad and crusty garlic toast, and you have a hearty meal that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters A.K.A the kiddos. Enjoy!

In the mood for pasta? Check out these delicious pasta recipes:
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Easy Pesto Pasta Salad
One-Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
One-Pan Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Pasta

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Cheesy Spaghetti

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Cheesy Spaghetti with creamy tomato sauce is quick and easy to make for busy weeknights and with loads of delicious cheesy flavor the whole family is sure to love.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 887kcal

Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

• In a large pot over medium heat, cook spaghetti according to package's direction for about 10 to 12 minutes or until firm to bite. Drain well.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook, breaking with the back of a spoon. 
• When meat begins to render fat, add onions and garlic and cook until aromatics are limp and beef is lightly browned. Drain excess fat, if any.
• Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a simmer. Add cream cheese and continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Add cooked pasta to the pan and lightly stir until well-combined. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is heated through. 
• Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve hot.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 887kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 1212mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 5.8mg

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