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Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole with Ground Beef

If you love nostalgic comfort food, my stovetop spaghetti casserole is for you. Ground beef, mushrooms, canned diced tomatoes, mushroom soup, and beef chili (I prefer chili without beans) come together in an easy dump-and-go pasta dinner that skips the oven altogether.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (sliced, optional)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 can mushroom soup
  • 15 ounces canned chili with or without beans
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (more if needed)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 2 cups colby/cheddar cheese (grated)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, saute onions, and celery until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Add ground beef and mushrooms and cook until no the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain grease if needed.
  • Add soup, chili, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf and oregano and salt and pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions and add to the sauce, mix thoroughly and add grated cheese on top. Place a lid on the pot and let simmer until the cheese melts.

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Barbara's Notes + Tips
  • Use canned chili with or without beans, whichever you have on hand.
  • If making this ahead, wait to add the cheese until you're ready to serve, then reheat and melt it on top.
  • Pull the pasta just before it's fully tender. It keeps cooking once it's mixed into the hot sauce.
  • Store covered in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze in an airtight container once cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 5mg
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