Spaghetti Beef Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
We love spaghetti, and as the mother of three boys, this casserole has been a life saver! Fast and delicious, it was a favorite at pre-game meals and sports banquets. —Jane Radtke, Griffith, Indiana
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds uncooked spaghetti
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3 pounds ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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2/3 cup chopped green pepper
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
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2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
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1-1/3 cups water
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1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
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1.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in two large skillets, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the soups, water and mushrooms.
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2.
Drain spaghetti. Add spaghetti and 1 cup cheese to beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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3.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 434 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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