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Church Supper Spaghetti

This hearty pasta casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and lots of melted cheese in one satisfying dish. Perfect for feeding large families or taking to potluck dinners!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced small
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced fine
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • Prepare everything - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish generously with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  • Cook pasta just right - Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook 8-11 minutes until al dente (follow package directions but test early). Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  • Brown the meat mixture - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, diced onion, and bell pepper together for 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently to break up meat and cook until beef is completely browned and vegetables are tender.
  • Add garlic - Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 additional minute until very fragrant.
  • Drain well - Remove all excess grease from the meat mixture using a colander or paper towels. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Make the creamy sauce - Add diced tomatoes with their juice, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, frozen corn, frozen peas, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
  • Combine with pasta - Add the cooked spaghetti to the beef and vegetable mixture. Using tongs or a large spoon, gently toss everything together until pasta is evenly coated.
  • Assemble and bake - Transfer mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the entire top. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is completely melted and casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Rest and serve - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Pasta texture - Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions since it finishes cooking in the oven
  • Grease removal - Thoroughly drain meat mixture to prevent greasy final dish
  • Vegetable prep - Dice onions small if you have picky eaters who don't like visible vegetables
  • Cheese choice - Freshly grated cheese melts much better than pre-shredded varieties
  • Make ahead - Assemble completely, cover with foil, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking
  • Freezing - Fully cooked casserole freezes well for up to 3 months