1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
1 large onion -- chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 can {10 3/4 oz.} condensed cream of mushroom
soup -- undiluted
3/4 cup water
1 16 oz. can tomatoes -- undrained & chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 8 oz. pkg. spaghetti -- uncooked
2 ounces Cheddar cheese -- cut into 1/2" cubes
1 5 oz. jar pimiento-stuffed olives -- drained
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Recipe
* Cook first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven, stirring until meat crumbles; drain well, and return mixture to Dutch oven.
* Stir in soup and next 5 ingredients.
* Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
* Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
* Stir spaghetti, cheese cubes, and olives into meat sauce. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
* Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup shredded cheese, and bake, uncovered, 10 additional minutes.
NOTE: Casserole Spaghetti may be prepared ahead, omitting shredded cheese.
Cover and chill 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and sprinkle with shredded cheese; bake 10 additional minutes.