Spaghetti Casserole With Ground Beef and Cheese

If you're looking for a ground beef and pasta casserole, this beef and spaghetti bake is an excellent choice. It's a spaghetti and meat sauce combination baked to perfection with layers of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Your family will thank you for this one.

The casserole is similar to the popular spaghetti pie, with its delicious Italian seasoned layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes, crushed or diced
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 scant teaspoon sugar, optional
• 1 (4-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 8 ounces thin spaghetti
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese