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Baked Spaghetti

Source of Recipe


Tanya Cook, Recipe USA






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
  
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
  
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  
• 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  
• 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained, optional
  
• 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
  
• 2 cups or more (8 ounces) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  
• 1/4 cup water
  
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or more
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 13x9" baking dish. Top with half of the vegetable/beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
   
   
4. Mix the soup and water until smooth; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
   
   
5. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
   
   
6. Serves 12.