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Creamy Beef Spaghetti with 3-Cheese Parmesan Sauce

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Creamy Beef Spaghetti with 3-Cheese Parmesan Sauce is the ultimate comfort food mashup—juicy seasoned beef, tender spaghetti noodles, and a rich, velvety cheese sauce made with Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. It’s the kind of hearty, flavor-packed dish that feels like a warm hug in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (preferably whole)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute. Remove beef mixture from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens—about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth. Then add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
  7. Return the beef mixture to the skillet and stir to combine with the cheese sauce.
  8. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until everything is coated in the cheesy sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use ground Italian sausage instead of beef for added flavor.
  • Swap spaghetti with fettuccine or penne for a fun twist.
  • Stir in steamed broccoli or spinach for a veggie boost.
  • Reheats beautifully—just add a splash of milk when reheating.

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