Minestrone Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
1 pkg. Hamburger Helper mix for spaghetti
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 to 16 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained
1/2 c. hot water
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Preparation

Heat
oven to 375\u00b0.
Cook sausage and celery in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is done.
Drain.
Mix sausage mixture, spaghetti, sauce mix and remaining ingredients in ungreased 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish (11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch).
Break up tomatoes.
Cover and bake about 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Stir.
Let stand uncovered about 5 minutes before serving.
Yields 6 servings.