Southwestern Spaghetti Casserole
A close friend made this Mexican-Italian bake for me almost 20 years ago, and I've prepared it regularly ever since. It comes together in a snap because it relies largely on convenience items I keep on hand. We like it with a loaf of crusty bread. —Rose Turner
Christiansburg, Virginia8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and picante sauce
Directions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large
- skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no
- longer pink; drain.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives.
- Drain spaghetti; stir into the beef mixture.
- Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with
- cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until
- heated through. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and salsa.
- Yield: 8 servings.