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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Name: Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce; 2 cups chopped green pepper; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 carton (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

9 servings

Kathy Bence from Edmonds, Washington always gets asked for a copy of this family-pleasing recipe. The hearty meatless main dish - a combination of spaghetti and lasagna ingredients - is cheese and well seasoned with a creamy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add butter and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce, green pepper and tomatoes.
In a blender, cover and process the ricotta cheese until pureed. Add to the spaghetti sauce mixture. Stir in the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Add the spaghetti; toss to coat.
Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover; bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 301 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 lean meat.

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