2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 large tomatoes, chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 cans red beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups Parmesan cheese
Brown the ground beef lightly in oil. Add onion and celery and cook until the veggies are softened.
Add beans, tomatoes, parsley, jalapenos, spaghetti, seasoning plus 1 and 1/2 cups of parmesan cheese. Place everything in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F until hot and bubbly (about 20 minutes).
During last 5 minutes, top with remaining parmesan cheese and remove from oven just before the cheese browns.
Makes 12 servings.