Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

cook time: 45 min
servings: 6
prep: easy
INGREDIENTS
1 lb extra-lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
1 C. (15 mL) Italian seasoning
3 cups (750ml) milk
1 1/3 c (330 ml) hot water )
12 oz spaghetti
3 c pasta sauce (1 jar)
1 red bell pepper
1 C. 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 c freshly grated Canadian Parmesan or grated Italian cheese blend
Fresh basilic

INSTRUCTIONS

In saucepan, brown beef on medium-high heat, breaking it up with spoon; drain fat. Adding garlic, onion also herbs; cooking also stirring for 3 min Add milk and 1 cup (250 mL) water; simmer. Stir in broken spaghetti; bring to simmer, stirring often.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 5 mins, stirring once, until spaghetti softens. Stirring in pasta sauce also red pepper; covering & simmer, stir often & adding more hot Sprinkling with cheese also serving Garnished with basil.