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Italian Spaghetti Bake

Name: Italian Spaghetti Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 packages (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) spaghetti; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni; 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 casseroles (8 servings each)

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

This hearty casserole recipe makes two large baking dishes. The tasty layers of meat sauce, spaghetti and gooey cheese are sure to appeal to pizza-loving kids…and adults. You'll bring home empty pans when you take this to a potluck. —Janice Fredrickson, Elgin, Texas

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Ingredients

2 packages (one 16 ounces, one 8 ounces) spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives and seasonings. Drain spaghetti.
Spoon 1 cup meat mixture into each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Layer with spaghetti and remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 415 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Italian Spaghetti Bake

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