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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

lean ground beef, onion, garlic cloves, spaghetti sauce, water, dried basil leaves, spaghetti, parmesan cheese