How to Make Ham and Spaghetti Skillet Casserole from Leftovers

Ham is a very versatile meal, and usually there's plenty of leftovers to use for another night. One of my favorite ways to stretch a meal is to make a Ham and Spaghetti Skillet Casserole.

My mother-in-law was Irish, and didn't get the opportunity to eat traditional Italian spaghetti. Our family called her version "Irish Spaghetti."

This skillet casserole can be easily prepared in a jiffy. It can be made out of leftover ham or a ham steak, requires relatively few ingredients, and can be adjusted to suit your family's taste.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 or 2 cups ham, or 1 ham steak cut into small cubes
• 2 cans (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes (or 1 can stewed tomatoes, 1 can regular tomato sauce)
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into cubes
• 2-3 Tbl. cooking oil
• 1 lb. cooked spaghetti, drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese

1. In a large sided frying pan, add oil and heat. Add diced ham and saute until light brown.

2. Add diced peppers and saute until tender.

3. Reduce heat and add stewed tomatoes, (including the juice).

4. In a large pot, boil spaghetti until cooked. Drain and add to ham, peppers and stewed tomato mixture. Add salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese to taste.

Tips & Warnings

• Sliced mushrooms, optional
• Can be reheated. Add additional liquid if necessary (A small can of Tomato Juice works well)

Resources

• Moomettesgram's Musings
• The Household Helper
• Moms Talk Network
• How to Profit from a Recipe Blog