School Cafeteria Spaghetti

School Cafeteria Spaghetti

There were only two things that created a buzz around school when I was growing up: upcoming teacher workdays and spaghetti day in the cafeteria. School spaghetti was one of my favorite dishes then, and it still is now! Try this simple, yet more grownup, version.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 4 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
Heat oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and bell pepper in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3
Mix Italian dressing mix into ground beef and add to the hot pan; saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Step 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and add beef mixture; mix well. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and top with Cheddar cheese.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned, about 10 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Use you favorite spaghetti sauce for this.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

759
Calories
40g
Fat
57g
Carbs
41g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 759
% Daily Value *
Total Fat40g 51%
Saturated Fat20g 100%
Cholesterol128mg 43%
Sodium995mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate57g 21%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars11g
Protein41g
Vitamin C9mg 44%
Calcium539mg 41%
Iron5mg 25%
Potassium686mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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