Spaghetti a la Philly {and a gift from Philadelphia Cream Cheese}

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Philadelphia Cream Cheese’s LoveMyPhilly team.  They asked me to try a new recipe, and I jumped at the chance.  We’re huge cream cheese fans in this house, and Philadelphia is our favorite brand {of course, I may be loyal just for the name}.

In exchange for trying and reviewing the recipe, I did receive a free cookbook and coupons.

Spaghetti a la Philly

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 jar {24 oz} Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
• 1/2 package {4 oz} Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/2 package {8 oz} spaghetti
• 2 tbs Kraft grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Cook the beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well-browned, stirring often to separate the meat.  Pour off any fat.
3. Stir the sauce and cream cheese in the skillet.  Reduce heat to low.  Cook for 3 minutes or until the cream cheese is melted, stirring often.
4. Place the spaghetti in a large bowl.  Add the beef mixture.  Toss to coat.  Top with Parmesan cheese!

Grade: A

Comments: This was very good.  We both really enjoyed it, and there is so much leftover for Nathan’s lunch this week.  It is a great family recipe, and we decided that we’ll probably start making it on Sundays so that there is food for Nathan while I am in class during the week.  I definitely recommend this.  The cream cheese adds a great creaminess to the sauce that we both just loved.  One of these times I may try to use it as a spaghetti bake and see what happens!

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