Categories: Dinner, Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large can spaghetti sauce (26.5 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped green peppers (I usually omit or substitute red peppers)
• 1/3 cup chopped onions
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• French Fried Onions (small can)

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to directions on the package. Cook to al dente, drain and set aside.

2. Brown ground beef. Drain excess grease.

3. Add spaghetti sauce to skillet and heat.

4. Combine onions, peppers and butter in small glass bowl. Cover and microwave 4 minutes on HIGH until soft.

5. Add softened cream cheese and milk to vegetables and stir well.

6. Using a 10 × 6 dish, assemble in the following order:

7. Thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish.

8. Spaghetti

9. Cream cheese/vegetable mixture

10. Spaghetti sauce

11. Parmesan Cheese (amount subject to your own taste)

12. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with French Fried onion and continue baking 5 more minutes.

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