Meals Matter

Baked Spaghetti

Contributed By: momto6
Home Cooking Magazine

This recipe is so awesome. I always get compliments and requests for a copy of the recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup Chopped onion

1 cup Chopped green pepper

1 tbsp Butter or margarine

1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes w/liquid

1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe black olives, drained

2 tsp Dried oregano

1 lb Ground beef, browned and drained (optional)

12 oz Spaghetti, cooked and drained

2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

1 can Cream of mushroom soup

1/4 cup Water

1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

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" x 9" x 2" baking dish. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup 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 through.

Cook's Notes

Don't take short-cuts. Frozen chopped onion & green pepper just don't work.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: ctreynolds

Didn't add mushrooms and traded cream of mushroom for cream of chicken (picky kids and husband). This turned out great. The prep time was a little more than I'd expected but it was worth it. Some didn't like the green peppers or olives but they were easy to pick out and I loved it all.

 

Commented by: dlrudd

I am guessing you don't use cream of mushroom soup but you do use sliced mushrooms?

 

Commented by: itrytoplan

Didn't quite follow the recipe but it was still delicious and I intend to use this recipe again.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree