A few recipes in the culinary world elevate the dining experience into some sort of an art form by being more than just food; they are a symphony of flavors and textures. Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is such a masterpiece that speaks warmth, comfort, and indulgence into every single bite. In this recipe, expect to find al dente spaghetti paired deliciously with creamy cheesy goodness.
Close your eyes as you imagine these images: strings of well-cooked spaghetti that enveloped in a smooth cream cheese sauce seasoned with tasty herbs and spices which tickles one’s taste buds with each mouthful. The mere mention of it makes one crave for it because it reminds them of the close knit family reunions and intimate dinner parties. However, this meal is not just set aside for special occasions – rather, it marks a feast of everyday pleasures as it embodies the beauty behind simple gastronomical experiences.
The uniqueness of this recipe for Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti is the perfect blend of familiar ingredients to come up with a culinary masterpiece that is more than sum of its parts. This is one dish that will feature in your cookery record as its assembling each layer from the rich cream cheese sauce to the molten blanket of golden cheese on top has been done meticulously. The moment it bakes and fills the kitchen with mouth-watering scents, suspense builds up towards a time when you can finally enjoy it.
Therefore, if you are feeling low or trying to please your guests with an expensive taste, let the Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti be your inspiration. It is more than just a procedure; it serves as proof that food has magical powers to make people remember events, make them smile and turn acquaintances into intimate friends who would enjoy amazing meals together.
Ingredients:
8 oz spaghetti
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
1c sour cream
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper –to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or margarine.
Cook the spaghetti as directed on package until it is al dente. Drain off water and set aside.
Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella cheese half of it, grated Parmesan cheese half of it , garlic powder dried basil, dried oregano salt and pepper in large mixing bowl. Mix well.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the mixed ingredients above and toss them together just until all the pasta has been completely coated with the sauce.
Pour into prepared baking dish dotted with butter or margarine throughout its bottom
Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over top of spaghetti.
Bake at 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and edges brown lightly.
Once done baking take out of oven; allow cooling for several minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley leaves that are cut into small pieces.
Serve hot and enjoy!!
You may also add ground beef, chicken or cooked vegetables to the spaghetti mixture for more taste variety and texture to suit your preference. Bon appetite!