SPAGHETTI HOT DISH

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My grandmother, mom and aunt inspired me to start cooking when I was a young girl. It's still a favorite pastime. This creamy, chow-mein-like casserole is sure to please.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 medium onions, diced
3 celery ribs with leaves, diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
3-1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce
1-1/4 cups broken spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add the milk, pimientos and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spaghetti., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.