SPAGHETTI BEEF CASSEROLE

Spaghetti Beef Casserole image

We love spaghetti, and as the mother of three boys, this casserole has been a life saver! Fast and delicious, it was a favorite at pre-game meals and sports banquets. -Jane Radtke, Griffith, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds uncooked spaghetti
3 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in two large skillets, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the soups, water and mushrooms., Drain spaghetti. Add spaghetti and 1 cup cheese to beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Bake remaining casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.