Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Spaghetti Hot Dish

I've felt very uninspired lately when making my meal plans. I just can't find any recipes that interest me right now. I think I need to get a new cookbook. Anyway, I made this casserole today because I just couldn't find anything else I wanted to make.

Spaghetti Hot Dish
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 1/2 onions, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
1/4 cup butter
5 tbsp. all purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp. chopped pimientos
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/4 cups cooked spaghetti
1 cup finely crushed butter flavor crackers (about 25 crackers)

In a large skillet, cook beef, onions, and celery in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add the milk, pimientos, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spaghetti; mix well. Transfer to a greased 11x7x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.