Ground Beef Spiral Bake

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (16 oz.) spiral pasta
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 2/3 c. chopped onion
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 jars (26 oz. each) spaghetti sauce
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 4 c. (16 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes.

2. Stir pasta into meat mixture. Transfer into two greased 13 x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 2 cups cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.

3. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.