Baked Spaghetti

March 16, 2009 | By Admin In Pasta |

1/2 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter or oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 cups canned or stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup grated cheese

1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter in pan and saute onion and green pepper until soft.
3. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and sugar.
4. Simmer 10 minutes.
5. Add spaghetti and mix well.
6. Add 1/2 cup cheese.
7. Turn into greased baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake at 400 degrees until cheese is brown, 20 – 25 minutes.

Variation:
Fully-cooked ground sausage, beef, or ham can also be added.

Serves 6