baked spaghetti casserole

Toledo, OH
Updated on Jul 27, 2010

This spaghetti casserole recipe was given to me by a lady I work with; it can be served with or without meat. This is the version with the meat. I love pasta; I could live on it!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (i used nonstick cooking spray)
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained* (see my notes)
  • 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained according to package directions
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10.25 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make baked spaghetti casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter or margarine until tender; add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and oregano; add ground beef and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 13 X 9-inch baking dish (again, I used non-stick cooking spray); top with half of the vegetable mixture.
  • Step 4
    Sprinkle with 1 cup of Cheddar cheese; repeat layers; whisk the soup and water until smooth and pour over casserole.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.

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