Microwave Spaghetti Oamc

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 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.