Spaghetti Bake with Meat Sauce and Three Cheeses

(from Suger546’s recipe box)

Source: The Big Book of Casseroles (from RecipeThing user kylerhea)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Beef, Casseroles, Italian, Main Dish, May2012

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 6-8 mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tsp vegetable oil (optional)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) crushed tomatoes in rich puree
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute meat, onion, mushrooms, and garlic until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add oil if needed. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

  2. Combine meat sauce and spaghetti in a 4-quart casserole dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil and mix thoroughly. Top with cheeses.

  3. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 50-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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