Baked Spaghetti

Baked Spaghetti

1 pound thin spaghetti

16 oz tomato sauce

12 oz tomato paste

1 cup water

1 pound hot sausage

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 cups mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup butter

Parsley

Minced garlic

Oregano

Basil

Brown Sugar

Italian Seasoning

S & P

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with Pam.

Boil noodles according to package directions. Add salt and 1/2 tsp minced garlic.

While noodles are cooking, brown sausage in large pot with 1 tsp minced garlic.

Add tomato paste, sauce and water to browned sausage. Season to liking, making sure to add about 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to cut the acidity of the tomato sauce.

While sauce is simmering, drain noodles, toss with butter, parmesan, Italian seasonings and parsley.

Pour into casserole dish.

Top with meat sauce.

Sprinkle cheese on top.

Bake 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.