Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

1/2 c. chopped onion, optional

3 1/2 c. tomato juice

1 c. water

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1-2 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 c. uncooked spaghetti

Directions:

Brown hamburger with chopped onion; drain. Heat tomato juice, water and seasoning in saucepan. Break spaghetti into 1 inch pieces. Mix together meat, spaghetti and seasoned juice and place in covered casserole. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, covered. Stir after 20 minutes. Top with shredded cheese if desired before serving.

Yield: 10 servings
Serving Size: One serving (1/10 of casserole) is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate, 1/4 cup vegetable and 0.5 oz grain for 3 - 5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Providers Voice, Volume 1, Issue 2