"Sandy's Recipe Room"

ANOTHER RECIPE FROM "SANDY'S RECIPE ROOM"
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Crab-Spaghetti Giovanni
(From the Houston Junior League Cookbook)

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounce) thin spaghetti

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 green pepper, finely chopped

6 – 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced

Butter for sautéing

1 can (1 pound) tomatoes, drained

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

1 pound crabmeat (see *Substitution Note below)

1 cup sour cream

2-1/2 cups grated sharp cheese

Directions

Cook spaghetti; drain and set aside. Sauté onion, green pepper and mushrooms in butter. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, crabmeat, sour cream and half of the cheese; simmer for 5 minutes. Combine with spaghetti. Pour into a greased casserole and top with remaining cheese.

Bake 30-45 minutes in a 325 degree oven.

May be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving. Increase cooking time if mixture is cold.

*Substitution Note: Chicken (3-4 cups) may be substituted for crab.

Serves 8-10

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