Ingredients
– 1/2 pound lean ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper
– 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
– 1 clove minced garlic
– 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
– 6 ounces chive and onion cream cheese divided
– 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
– 1/2 pound cooked penne pasta (8 ounces)
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare all ingredients as needed.
2-In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 1/2 pound lean ground beef, 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion, and 1 clove minced garlic until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any grease to keep things light.
3-Stir in the 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce, 4 ounces of the 6 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and half of the 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook and stir until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes, creating that dreamy creamy cheese sauce.
4-Gently mix in the 1/2 pound cooked penne pasta (8 ounces), then pour the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
5-Dot the remaining cream cheese evenly over the top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
6-Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving to lock in those flavors.
Last Step:
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🧀 If chive and onion cream cheese is unavailable, substitute with plain cream cheese and Italian seasoning.
🌱 Make it vegetarian by omitting the ground beef or using alternatives like grilled chicken or veggie sausage.
🕒 Prepare the dish ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian (can be adapted)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup