Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

This is a favorite meal of mine! I love to make it ahead and toss in the oven on a busy day, freeze it and save for later and even gift it...

Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

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1 1/2 lbs ground beef
8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp basil flakes
12 oz spaghetti, broken in half and cooked al dente
8 oz Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Cook ground beef, mushrooms, onion and garlic until brown. Drain. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, uncovered. In glass baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, half of the grated Mozzarella cheese and half of the sauce; repeat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes, uncovered.