BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

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Kathy Bence from Edmonds, Washington always gets asked for a copy of this family-pleasing recipe. The hearty meatless main dish - a combination of spaghetti and lasagna ingredients - is cheese and well seasoned with a creamy tomato sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 cups chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Add butter and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce, green pepper and tomatoes. , In a blender, cover and process the ricotta cheese until pureed. Add to the spaghetti sauce mixture. Stir in the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, oregano and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Add the spaghetti; toss to coat., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover; bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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