Baked Spaghetti



  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           onion -- chopped
   1      cup           green pepper -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine
  28      ounces        canned chopped tomatoes -- with liquid
   4      ounces        canned mushroom stems & pieces -- drained
   2      teaspoons     dried oregano
   1      pound         ground beef -- browned & drained
  12      ounces        spaghetti -- cooked and drained
   2      cups          shredded cheddar cheese
  1       can           cream of mushroom soup -- undiluted
     1/4  cup           water
     1/4  cup           grated parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter
until tender. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and oregano. Add
ground beef if desired. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Place half of the spaghetti in a greased 13x9x2" baking dish.
Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of
cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Mix the soup and water until
smooth; pour over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until
heated through.

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