Baked American Spaghetti

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This is a recipe i used to make years ago and forgot about until my sister wanted the recipe.....i had to go hunting for it and i am putting here for her to get and for me to rememeber to make again.

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Steps

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In a large frying pan , cook onion , garlic and ground beef until meat is browned , drain.

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Add tomatoes , tomato sauce , one cup of water , seasonings.

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Simmer for 5 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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White meat mixture is simmering , break up spaghetti strands into three parts , place in an ovenproof casserole dish such as a 9 x 13.

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Add the other 1 / 2 cup water and mix with raw spaghetti.

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Add meat mixture and combine all ingredients.

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Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Uncover casserole , sprinkle cheddar cheese on top , and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

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spaghetti, onion, garlic clove, ground beef, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, italian seasoning, salt, cheddar cheese