Quick and Easy Baked Spaghetti

By The Stay At Home Chef

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 white onion (, diced)
5 cloves minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Prep Time30mins
Cook Time20mins
Servings8

Instructions

Cook pasta in boiling water, according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pour olive oil into a large, deep skillet, over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown beef, approximately 5 minutes. Add in diced onions. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until onions are soft and translucent, and ground beef is cooked through.

Add in garlic and tomato paste and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in basil and oregano and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until pasta is ready.

Once the pasta is done, add it to the meat sauce and stir to combine. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Top with shredded cheeses.

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.