1 lb ground beef
8 oz spaghetti, uncooked
1 (14.5 oz) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup sour cream
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes, or until browned.

Drain excess fat.

Prepare the spaghetti according to package directions.

Drain water.

In a 2 qt casserole, combine the browned beef, cooked spaghetti, tomatoes, onion soup mix, sour cream, basil, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Mix together well.

Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Top with the cheese and bake, uncovered, for 15 more minutes.

4 servings