Savory Baked Spaghetti

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. bacon grease or vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)
  • 1/2 lb. ground chuck
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (1 lb. 13 oz.) can tomatoes (3 1/2 c.)
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti (uncooked)
  • 1/4 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated (1 c.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook onions and garlic in bacon grease or oil in skillet for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add chuck; cook, stirring occasionally, until meat loses its red color.
  3. 3
    Stir in salt, pepper and tomatoes.
  4. 4
    Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Discard garlic.
  6. 6
    Add chili powder and water.
  7. 7
    Break half of the uncooked spaghetti into greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  8. 8
    Pour on half of sauce; sprinkle with half of cheese.
  9. 9
    Repeat layers.
  10. 10
    Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes at 325°. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until brown.
  11. 11
    Yield:
  12. 12
    6 servings.

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