Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole: A Comfort Food Classic You Have to Try!

This easy no-bake spaghetti casserole with ground beef is comfort food at
its finest! A dump and go pasta casserole that still has lots of flavor built in. Not your typical spaghetti recipe but a Southern version made up into a casserole.

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Mom’s Hamburger Spaghetti Casserole

With large gatherings, it’s nice to have a beef casserole that’s easy to throw together and something everyone will like. Growing up, my mom’s go-to dish was this spaghetti casserole recipe. It was a family favorite, prepared for all family gatherings and is my ultimate comfort food.

Mom’s spaghetti, is not Italian in any way. Nothing like a classic Sunday Sauce. There’s no Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, or even mozzarella cheese. It does have tomato sauce but that’s about it.

Not only is this not a traditional Italian based spaghetti, but it’s not a baked spaghetti that has cottage cheese or ricotta cheese. It’s a unique recipe that I’ve never had any place else.

What’s great about this recipe is that it all comes together in one pot. It’s a great freezer meal. You can make it in advance and when you’re ready to eat, heat up the spaghetti mixture and add the top layer of cheese. There’s nothing better than easy meals that are family favorites.

This is one of those recipes that you can easily extend if you find that a couple more people are coming for dinner. Just add a little more tomato sauce and pasta and you can stretch this for those unexpected guests. It’s a recipe that you can’t mess us. Throw in a little more ground beef, if you want it heartier, or if you’re a red sauce lover, add more. (I’m not a big red sauce fan, so I just use a little)

What You'll Need for Spaghetti Casserole:

• ▢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
• ▢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

Get the Full Instructions for Spaghetti Casserole

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