This is almost a lasagna type of casserole that is simple to make for family and company. The ingredients are minimal – only 6, and many of these you might already have in the kitchen. This recipe can easily be doubled to make an extra casserole to freeze.
To make this quick recipe, brown the ground beef and cook it thoroughly.
Add in the jar of spaghetti sauce. I let it simmer while the pasta is cooking.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, and then drain the noodles.
Spread half of the the ground beef and spaghetti mixture in the pan.
Add all of the noodles over the ground beef and spaghetti sauce mixture.
Spread the other half of the meat mixture over the noodles.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes and spread the cubes across the cream cheese mixture. I did the same with the sour cream, except I used a spoon to place the dollops of sour cream across the top. I think this is much easier and more efficient than mixing the sour cream and cream cheese together in another bowl and using more dishes.
Sprinkle the top with any shredded cheese that you prefer. Then you are ready to place the casserole in the oven.
Bake the casserole in the oven for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated all the way through.
If you liked this recipe, you should also try the Ricotta Cheese and Ground Beef Spaghetti Bake Recipe.
Ground Beef and Cream Cheese Pasta Casserole
A lasagna type casserole that is so simple and easy to make using only 6 ingredients. Layers of pasta, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, and cheese make a delicious dinner any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
- 1 26 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- 16 ounces of pasta - any kind
- 1 package of cream cheese - 8 oz
- 1 cup sour cream
- 16 ounces of cheese
Directions
- Step 1 Brown the ground beef, and then add the spaghetti sauce.
- Step 2 Cook the noodles according to the package directions and drain them.
- Step 3 Place half of the ground beef and spaghetti sauce mixture at the bottom of a 9×13″ baking dish.
- Step 4 Place all of the pasta on top, and then add the remaining meat mixture on top.
- Step 5 Add the cream cheese and sour cream by placing dollops over the meat mixture.
- Step 6 Spread the shredded cheese across the top.
- Step 7 Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
