Monday, December 30, 2013

Taco Spaghetti

12 oz uncooked spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 cup 15oz black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 cups (8oz) cheese
2/3 cup salsa

Preheat oven to 350.  Break spaghetti into thirds  according to package directions.   Meanwhile, cook meat, add seasonings and water.   Stir in beans, tomatoes and 1 cup cheese and salsa.  Drain spaghetti add to beef mixture.  mix well.   Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish.. covered for 20 minutes.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.bake uncovered for 3-5 minutes

FREEZE OPTION-
Cook unbaked casserole, sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Cover and freee.  to use.. thaw in fridge overnight.  Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking.  preheat at 350.  Bake covered 5-60 minutes until heated through.  

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