Baked Spaghetti

Submitted by KadesMom

"This is such a wonderful comfort food and the kids will love it. It's creamy and very flavorful. Great for a potluck too! I serve this with garlic bread & a caesar salad."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 13 ounces thin spaghetti
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

directions

1. Break spaghetti in half; cook according to package directions.
2. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion & minced garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. Stir in the soups, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and seasonings.
4. Drain spaghetti; stir into meat sauce.
5. Add 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
6. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
7. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
8. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.