1 lb hamburger
2 onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, 28 oz
1 package spaghetti or other pasta 500
2 tsp cheese, blue, crumbled (opt
1/4 cup cheese, grated
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. In frypan, brown meat, stirring till light
brown & crumbly. Add onions, celery & green pepper. Cook for 3 min.
Add tomatoes & simmer a few minutes. Add salt & pepper. Cook pasta;
drain. In buttered 2 qt casserole, combine pasta, sauce & blue
cheese. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake in a 350F oven for
20 min.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Casserole; Italian; Main Dish; Pasta
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