Spaghetti A La Philly

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb spaghetti, uncooked
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) package philadelphia cream cheese, cubed (1/2 of 8 ounce package)
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook spaghetti as directed on package.
• 2 meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet. stir in sauce and cream cheese; cook on low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is well blended and heated through, stirring frequently.
• 3 drain spaghetti. add to sauce; mix lightly. place on platter; top with parmesan.
• 4 kitchen tips:.
• 5 special extra: cook 1 cup each chopped bell pepper and onion with the ground beef.
• 6 special extra: sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
• 7 variation: prepare using philadelphia neufchatel cheese.