Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa Recipe

This surprisingly delicious spaghetti sauce gets a creamy kick from cream cheese and a zesty punch from fresh salsa! Perfect for using up leftover cream cheese, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite jarred or homemade sauce and salsa. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 55 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 673.5 kcal
Protein 80g
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How to Make Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Chop 1 medium onion and add it to the hot oil.
  3. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  4. Add 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings).
  5. Break up the meat and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, draining off any excess grease.
  6. Stir in 28 ounces (2 (14-ounce) cans) your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce.
  7. Add 1 1/2 cups of your favorite salsa (fresh or jarred).
  8. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  9. Reduce heat to low. Cut 8 ounces cream cheese into small chunks and stir into the sauce.
  10. Cook and stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  11. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, rice, or even crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

89g

Carbs

8g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Sauces Condiments Etc Beef Poultry American Easy Turkey Dietary Low Carb Inexpensive Savory Sauces Ground Beef Low In Something Meat Presentation Served Hot

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa?

Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa?

Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa has approximately 673.5 calories per serving, with about 80 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 70 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa?

The key ingredients for Spaghetti Sauce With Cream Cheese Salsa are Spaghetti Sauce, Salsa, Ground Chuck, Italian Turkey Sausage, Cream Cheese, Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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