Thursday, November 11, 2010

Healthy Main Dish Recipes: Baked Spaghetti III | Submitted By: Weaam

1 pound spaghetti1/4 cup olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced3 onions, chopped1 tablespoon tomato paste1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon dried thyme4 tomatoes, juiced1 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 pinch salt2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained1 green bell pepper, sliced in ringsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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. 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. 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. Bake in preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 395 | Total Fat: 13.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg

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