Casserole Italiano

An Italian casserole with potatoes instead of pasta.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 14  ounces  spaghetti sauce
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 4  medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Add the spaghetti sauce, water and seasonings.
3. In a greased 13x9-inch baking dish, layer half the potatoes and meat mixture; repeat layers.
4. Bake, uncovered at 375°F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer until the potatoes are tender.
5. Serve with warmed breadsticks and tomato wedges drizzled with Italian salad dressing.