Spaghetti Amore

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 c. onion, chopped
- 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. shortening
- 1 can tomato soup
- 1 can mushroom soup
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- 1 c. shredded sharp cheese
- 8 oz. spaghetti

Directions:
- Lightly brown ground beef, chopped onion and green pepper in shortening; stir occasionally.
- Add 1 can each of cream of mushroom and tomato soups, 1 soup can water and 1 minced garlic clove; heat.
- Blend with 1/2 cup shredded sharp process cheese and 1/2 pound spaghetti (cooked and drained) in a 3-quart casserole; top with 1/2 cup more cheese.
- Bake at 350° about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Makes 6 servings.
- This is delicious served with a spinach salad.