Baked spaghetti (taste of home)

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChopped onion
1cupChopped green pepper
1tablespoonButter/margarine
1can(28 oz.) Tomatoes with
.liquid, cut up
1can(4 oz.) Mushroom stems and
.pieces, drained
1can(2-1/4 oz.) Ripe olives,
.sliced and drained
2teaspoonsDried oregano
1poundsGround beef, browned and
.drained (optional)
12ouncesSpaghetti, cooked & drained
2cups(8 oz.) shredded cheddar
.cheese
1can(10-3/4 oz) Condensed cream
.of mushroom soup, undiluted
¼cupWater
¼cupParmesan cheese, grated

Directions

"Every time that I make this cheesy dish, I get requests for the recipe. It puts a different spin on spaghetti and is great for any meal. The leftovers, if there are any, also freeze well for a quick meal later on in the week." -- Ruth Koberma, Brecksville, Ohio In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and oregano. Add ground beef if desired. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking dish. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.

Mix the soup and water until smooth; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until heated throughout.

From "Taste of Home" magazine, Collector's Edition.

Typed for you by Iris Grayson

Submitted By IRIS GRAYSON On 04-14-95