Damn Fine Recipes:
A Bachelor's Survival Guide and Cookbook
Bob's World Famous Mystery Slop

This is a good one!  Part casserole, part pasta and sauce, part stew.  It stores well and tastes great as a leftover.  Kids absolutely love it!  As do the grown-ups. 

This recipe makes enough for a family of 6 - but is perfect for the bachelor or young couple that is looking for the perfect home-made dinner, bursting with flavor, that's easy to just throw in the microwave and reheat.

You'll need the following:
  • half pound spaghetti (rotini, maccaroni or other pasta may be substituted easily)
  • one pound ground beef
  • one can tomato soup
  • one can (14oz) whole or quartered tomatoes
  • one can corn (not creamed, niblets or whole kernel is best)
  • half pound fresh white mushrooms
  • one green pepper chopped into bite-sized pieces (or better yet, a mixture of green, yellow and red peppers)
  • one small to medium sized onion, chopped into thick pieces
  • if you like spicier food, you may add one fresh pepper (of your liking), chopped
  • one third cup frozen peas
  • one cup cheese, cubed or grated (casserole mix, mozzarella, cheddar, velveeta, it really doesn't matter, choose your favourite)
  • one tsp. salt
  • one tsp. chili powder
  • one tsp. worcestershire sauce
  • dash of cayenne pepper powder (if desired)
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
In a frying pan, brown the ground beef.  As it starts cooking, add in the green peppers and mushrooms.
Boil the spaghetti (or other pasta) until tender and cooked (approx. 10-15 minutes).

Combine all ingredients in a large oven-proof pot.  Mix thoroughly.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes.
Serve.

If you'd like to be fancy, add biscuit mix dumplings on the surface before baking - or cover the surface with grated cheese (or try bread crumbs) and bake like you would a lasagna.
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