Baked American Spaghetti

• spaghetti, uncooked↗8 ounces
• large onion, chopped↗1
• garlic clove, peeled and chopped↗1
• ground beef↗1 lb
• diced tomatoes, undrained↗1

  (14 ounce)

• tomato sauce↗1

  (10 ounce)

• water↗1 1⁄2 cups
• italian seasoning↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• cheddar cheese, grated↗3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large frying pan, cook onion, garlic and ground beef until meat is browned, drain.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, one cup of water, seasonings.

3. 3

   Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   White meat mixture is simmering, break up spaghetti strands into three parts, Place in an ovenproof casserole dish such as a 9 X 13.

5. 5

   Add the other 1/2 cup water and mix with raw spaghetti.

6. 6

   Add meat mixture and combine all ingredients.

7. 7

   Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

8. 8

   Uncover casserole, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.