Baked Spaghetti III

This recipe is easy, full of flavor, and with ingredients that we always have on hand. Add browned ground beef for a meaty version.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 onions, chopped
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced in rings
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
• 4 tomatoes, juiced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute garlic and onions in oil until tender. Stir in tomato paste, black pepper, cumin, thyme, tomato juice, water, ketchup and salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 4

Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella. Pour all into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella, sliced olives and bell pepper.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.