Baked Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
This delicious baked spaghetti will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. It's especially popular with all that love cheese. Add a tossed salad and garlic bread, and dinner is ready.
Servings: 12
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium green pepper , chopped
- 2 medium onions , chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 6 ounce cans of tomato paste
- 2 28 ounces cans whole tomatoes , pureed
- 1 8 ounce canned mushrooms , drained
- 1 pound spaghetti (Barilla gluten free is what I used)
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
Saute
- Brown 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, green pepper and onions in a skillet. Once cooked, drain fat.
Simmer
- Mix together 1/2 cup olive oil, cans of tomato paste, cans of tomatoes and drained mushrooms. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Once sauce is finished add ground beef mixture.
- Cook 1 pound spaghetti and drain. Place spaghetti in large 3-quart casserole dish. Place sauce on top of spaghetti and top with grated cheddar cheese. Bake 350 for about 30-40 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1.9mg