We eat spaghetti pretty often at my house, and it’s always the same old, same old. Even though we really like the same old, same old spaghetti, something different is always good for a change. Especially when it is as easy as adding one ingredient to a basic spaghetti with ground beef recipe. You won’t believe how easy it is to totally change up your spaghetti with a little cream cheese! I know what you are thinking: Cream cheese in spaghetti sauce? Could that be good? Only one way to find out. (Spoiler alert: It’s good!)
This go-to pasta dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. Serve up a creamy spaghetti with a side of green salad and breadsticks.
Adding cream cheese to the spaghetti sauce changed it entirely, turning it into a creamy tomato sauce. I like when my dinner experiments have happy endings, and this one did. Allow me to introduce you to the Creamy Spaghetti Recipe. It’s a quick and easy pasta dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes. I sprinkled the top of our spaghetti with fresh green parsley.
Creamy Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients:
– 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
– 1 pound lean ground beef
– 1 jar (24 oz.) of your favorite spaghetti sauce
– 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed *You can add more cream cheese if you like it even creamier
Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
How to Make:
Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain when they are done.
While noodles are cooking, brown meat in a large skillet.
Stir in spaghetti sauce and cream cheese cubes. Cook on low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Be sure the cream cheese cubes are completely melted and blended in with the sauce.
Add spaghetti noodles to the sauce. Mix to combine. Optional: Top with fresh parsley, chopped. Serve.
What are your go-to pasta dishes? Do you have Spaghetti Night at your house? Let me know what you think of creamy spaghetti.
Heather in VA says
This looks delicious. Pinned it to my recipe board. I know my kids will like it.
Nicole says
Hi Heather – I hope your kids like it. Mine were even willing to eat the leftovers (that’s pretty rare at my house!). Enjoy! —Nicole
Julie Wood says
Oh, yes. I used to make spaghetti like this but I forgot all about using cream cheese in it. I will be getting some cream cheese and making this yummy dish. Thanks so much for this recipe. It is awesome.
Nicole says
Thanks so much for your comment, Julie! I know it always helps me when I am trying to decide whether or not to make a recipe if I see good feedback from others. I’m glad you like to make this, too. Have a wonderful day —Nicole
Lori Hart says
This looks delicous and simple for thos ebusy week nights. Thanks for sharing! Pinned.
Nicole Dz says
I love Spaghetti dinners, everyone can always agree on it, and this recipe looks better then mine! YUM!
Sarah L says
I like spaghetti. I like cream cheese. I never thought of them together, but I can tell it would be good. Thanks for the recipe.
Nicole says
Hi Sarah – yes, if you love both you have definitely got to try this next time. It’s so easy, and a nice change from regular spaghetti. Let me know how it goes if you decide to make it. —Nicole
Anna says
I love cream cheese. I dip pretzel sticks in it, put it in chocolate chip cookies instead of eggs, and eat way too much of it slathered on toast or bagels. I’ve even used it as a base for Alfredo sauce. I am the world’s biggest fan of Million Dollar Spaghetti (Look it up on Pinterest. Fattening, but fabulous.). Why I have never thought to add cream cheese to the spaghetti sauce itself is beyond me. This seems easy. Like, stupid easy. And as a full-time working single mom, I appreciate that. I will for sure be giving it a try next week!
Nicole says
Hi Anna, I LOVE Million Dollar Spaghetti – my mom used to make it all the time because everyone would eat it, and it’s good leftover. I felt exactly the same way as you about adding cream cheese to the sauce (so easy, WHY have I never done this before??). I hope your family likes it, too. Thank you for stopping by. Have a great weekend — Nicole
PS I have never heard of using cream cheese instead of eggs – going to have to Google that idea! Sounds yummy. Thanks for the tip.
Heather says
This sounds delicious! I never thought of adding cream cheese to my spaghetti!! I am trying this next time!
Julie Wood says
I just wanted to tell you that I made this last night and it was a hit. I think it is the best Spaghetti I ever ate. The cream cheese makes it taste so good. Easy to make!
Nicole says
Wow, thanks for stopping by and leaving such good feedback. I’m SO happy it turned out well for you. It’s amazing how adding the cream cheese gives the sauce a makeover and like you said, it’s so easy to make. Glad you were able to stop by and let me know how it went. Take care! –Nicole
Terri S says
This sounds so good. I’ve never thought of putting cream cheese in spaghetti. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Gale McCarron says
I would have never thought to add cream cheese to my sauce, but it makes sense, and we love our cheeses in this house. Thanks!
BILL HOFF says
We are always looking for new and different recipes for our dinners…thanks