Spaghetti Hot Dish

Name: Spaghetti Hot Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2 medium onions, diced; 3 celery ribs with leaves, diced; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper to taste; 3-1/2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos; 1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1-1/4 cups broken spaghetti, cooked and drained; 1 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)

My grandmother, mom and aunt inspired me to start cooking when I was a young girl. It's still a favorite pastime. This creamy, chow-mein-like casserole is sure to please.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium onions, diced
3 celery ribs with leaves, diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
3-1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1-1/4 cups broken spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add the milk, pimientos and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spaghetti.
Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.