Baked Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
• 1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained (optional)
• 12 oz spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender.
2. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, and oregano.
3. Add ground beef if desired.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
5. Place half the spaghetti in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
6. Top with half the vegetable mixture.
7. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
8. Repeat layers.
9. Mix soup and water until smooth; pour over the casserole.
10. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
11. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
12. Yield: 12 servings.