Church Supper Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, water and chili powder. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the corn, peas, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Stir in spaghetti.
2. Layer half of the mixture in a greased 4-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese; repeat layers.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through.

To give Church Supper Spaghetti a new flavor twist, use Italian, Mexican or Cajun diced tomatoes in place of the plain diced tomatoes.