Baked Spaghetti
Cook time 25 |10 Prep time | 6 Serves | Med Skill Ingredients Salt 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck Freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups) 1 red pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 8 ounces thin spaghetti 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped Method Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat a second large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring to break the meat up, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes, sugar and oregano and bring to a boil. Reduce the...