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Don't be deceived by the word casserole in this recipe. This spaghetti is superb, easy and a surefire crowd pleaser every time. Only complaint I ever received was that I had not made enough garlic bread to go with it.

Spaghetti Casserole

1 jar prepared store bought spaghetti sauce

1 pound (or less) ground beef

½ onion chopped

1 can diced or crushed tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

Garlic powder to taste

Chopped green oinion (optional)

1 package spaghetti cooked

2 cups shredded cheese

Sauté onion and green pepper in large skillet or dutch oven until soft. Add ground beef and cook until thoroughly browned. Add spices to beef mixture. Add spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and sauce and simmer for 25 minute. You may need to add some water if mixture seems thick or dry. Add other seasonings to taste. Add small amount on cheese to sauce and stir in cooked noodles. Pour into baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees until warmed all the way thru, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese bubbles 15 minutes more.