Jayne's Spaghetti Casserole

If you like lasagna, you will probably like this. It's basically spaghetti in lasagna form. A lot of this comes down to the seasonings. You could add more if you want, though the ones called for in the recipe were not bad. Nothing that had a huge punch to it though.

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 26 oz can crushed, fire-roasted tomatoes
• 8 oz uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for a few minutes until brown. Add the beef and cook until it's browned. Drain the extra fat. Mix in seasoning and tomatoes. 

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the spaghetti in a pot of water according to the directions on the packaging. Spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. Layer the pasta, mozzarella,  and sauce, repeating until all ingredients are gone. Finish with sauce on top and sprinkle Parmesan on the sauce. Make for 30 minutes, until bubbly and brown. 

Serves 4-6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Recipe from Firefly: The Big Damn Cookbook