Microwave Spaghetti OAMC

I don't recall where I got this recipe from but I use to make it all the time when I was in college. This also freezes nicely.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 28  ounces  spaghetti sauce
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 8  ounces spaghetti, broken into pieces
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 3 quart microwave safe casserole, crumble beef and add onions. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring to break up meat. Microwave on high for 2 more minutes and drain off fat.
2. Add spaghetti sauce, water, basil and uncooked spaghetti. Mix to combine. Cover with lid and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir. Cover casserole again and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes longer. Stir.
3. If you want to freeze this dish, at this point cool the casserole in the refrigerator. Wrap, label, and attach a freezer bag with the grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and reheat, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Cover casserole with microwave safe paper towel and microwave on medium for 7-8 minutes until warm. Sprinkle with cheese and continue as directed below.
4. If not freezing, sprinkle with cheese, cover again and microwave on high for 7-8 minutes longer until spaghetti is tender. Let stand 4 minutes before serving.