Spaghetti Cheese Bake

This is a comfort food dish that I've found is especially enjoyed by kids. It freezes really well and it's great to pull out and pop in the oven when you don't have time, or feel like cooking. I will put it in the fridge in the morning to unthaw somewhat before baking. Taken out of the freezer/fridge, it'll take probably about 30 - 45 minutes to bake.

8 oz. (250 g) spaghetti (I use multigrain or whole wheat spaghetti)

1 lb. hamburger

1 cup chopped onion

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can tomato soup

1/2 cup water

1 tsp. salt (or seasoned salt)

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 cups of grated cheddar cheese

Cook spaghetti, drain and set aside

Brown the beef and chopped onions

Add soups, water, salt & pepper to the beef & onion mixture and simmer slowly, uncovered, 10 - 15 minutes

Add cheese and stir until melted

Add spaghetti and mix well

Turn into a 2.5 - 3 quart greased casserole

You can sprinkle some more cheese on top or top with buttered breadcrumbs before baking

Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 - 30 minutes until hot and browned

Serves 6 - 8