Spaghetti With Creamy Tomato Meat Sauce & Cheese Topping (Li

• teaspoons vegetable oil↗2 teaspoons
• cup chopped onion1 cup
• teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon
• ounces lean ground beef↗8 ounces
• cups pasta sauce↗2 1⁄2 cups
• teaspoons dried basil↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• teaspoon dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon hot pepper sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ounces spaghetti↗12 ounces
• cups low-fat sour cream↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cups light ricotta cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups
• ounces light cream cheese, softened↗2 ounces
• tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons
• pinch salt↗1 pinch
• pinch fresh ground black pepper↗1 pinch
• TOPPING
• cup shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese↗1⁄2
• tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and garlic for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in beef; cook for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring to break up meat. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, oregano, and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes, covered.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in pot of boiling water, cook spaghetti for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain. In a food processor, combine sour cream, cheeses, and salt and pepper; purée until smooth.

4. 4

   Place drained spaghetti in baking dish. Spoon sour cream mixture on top of spaghetti, mixing well. Spoon tomato sauce evenly over top. Mix together topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole.

5. 5

   Bake in centre of oven for 20 minutes. Spoon out to serve.