Baked Spaghetti

Step 1

Heat oil in a large, heavy based pot over medium high heat.

Step 2

Add garlic and onion, cook 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add celery and carrot, cook 3 minutes.

Step 4

Turn heat up to high, add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go.

Step 5

Once beef is brown, add wine. Simmer rapidly for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add remaining Sauce ingredients, stir.

Step 7

Bring to simmer, lower heat, cover with lid. Simmer for 45 minutes (minimum) or 1.5 - 2 hours (best!).

Step 8

If liquid evaporates too much, add water - should be saucy (see video/pics). Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

Step 10

Cook pasta per packet directions, minus 1 minute.

Step 11

Drain, then return into pot.

Step 12

Add just over half the Sauce, toss.

Step 13

Spread half the pasta in a casserole pan, spread with half remaining Sauce.

Step 14

Top with cheese slices, then remaining pasta, remaining Sauce, finish with mozzarella.

Step 15

Cover loosely with foil (so cheese doesn't stick), bake 25 minutes.

Step 16

Remove foil (reserve), bake further 10 minutes than remove.

Step 17

Cover loosely with foil, stand 10 - 15 minutes. Then cut slices with a knife and use a spatula to serve pieces like lasagna!