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baked spaghetti casserole

A comforting and flavorful baked spaghetti casserole, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper chopped
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 ounce can sliced mushrooms drained
  • 0.5 cup black olives sliced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 cups spaghetti noodles cooked, divided
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onions and green peppers and cook, stirring often, about 7 to 9 minutes, until beef is no longer pink and veggies are softened.
  • Add tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add half of the spaghetti to the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the tomato/beef mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Repeat these layers a second time.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup and water. Pour evenly onto the casserole. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

This is a great make-ahead dish, perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.