Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 6 slices bacon, diced, cooked crisp (save 2 tbsp of bacon dripping); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 ¾ cups spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces; 1 (12 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained, chopped; 1 can sliced black olives; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a skillet put the 2 tbsp of bacon dripping add onions and saute until tender (3 minutes).
2
Add beef and cook until crumbly.
3
Cook broken spaghetti until tender in a pot of boiling water.
4
Drain and rinse the spaghetti with cold water.
5
To the skillet add cooked spaghetti, tomatoes (with juice), peas, half of the pimentos, half of the olives and half of the cheese, mix with a fork until well blended.
6
Add salt & pepper.
7
Heat oven to 400F degrees.
8
Butter a 13x9-inch casserole dish.
9
Turn meat mixture into the casserole and sprinkle with the remaining cheese, pimentos and olives.
10
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 6 slices bacon, diced, cooked crisp (save 2 tbsp of bacon dripping), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 ¾ cups spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spaghetti Casserole

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