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Creamy Spaghetti Beef Casserole

Creamy Spaghetti Beef Casserole prepared dish

This creamy spaghetti casserole layers tender pasta with a rich beef and tomato sauce and a smooth, tangy cheese filling. It is a comforting baked dinner that pairs well with garlic bread and a crisp green salad.

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 8 servings, with 30 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include green bell pepper, cream cheese, butter, tomato sauce.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2.03 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cups cottage cheese
  • 8 oz spaghetti (cooked and drained)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cups sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain it well.
  3. Toss half of the cooked spaghetti with 1 tablespoon of melted butter and spread it evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth and well combined.
  5. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the spaghetti layer.
  6. Top the cheese layer with the remaining spaghetti and drizzle it with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  7. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain any excess fat.
  8. Stir the tomato sauce into the beef mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Spoon the beef and tomato sauce evenly over the top of the casserole.
  10. Cover and refrigerate the casserole for at least 1 hour if making ahead, or let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking.
  11. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 469
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 431 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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