Confetti Spaghetti

Confetti Spaghetti

Serves: 12

Source: Taste of Home December/January 2000

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in next eight ingredients. Drain spaghetti; add to beef mixture.

Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 259 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints per serving: 7 (using 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef)