Baked Spaghetti (931)

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces spaghetti
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 6oz)
• ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound lean ground beef (or Italian sausage)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 32 ounces pasta sauce (or marinara sauce)
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meat, onion, garlic, seasoning, and green pepper while breaking up the meat. Drain fat if needed.
4. Stir in the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cooked spaghetti and parsley.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, top with cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and the cheese is browned and bubbly. Cut into squares to serve.