Baked Spaghetti

My Baby Sister made this for us when we went from Florida to Ohio.  My son was. 9
He never liked liked anything tomato based.  ( even @ 25 he still didn't)  :D
When Stephanie brought this out and served it to us, he went back for seconds.

                                              BAKED SPAGHETTI

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces of Spaghetti cooked
1 pound ground beef. ( I use 87 / 23.  Prefer. 90 / 10. Or less. )
1 pound ground sausage.  ( optional). I like to use Jimmy Deans Maple flavor
1 large chopped Sweet Onion
1  large Bell Pepper chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms.  ( optional. )
16 ounce bag shredded Mozzarella
16 ounce ricotta
2 to 3 minced garlic cloves
16 ounce finely chopped mixed cheddar cheese
Freshly grated  either Pecorino Ramano cheese or Parmessan ( for the finish topping on your plate)
HERBS & SPICES
2 teaspoons of  fresh Oregano.  ( or 1 teaspoon of dried oregano )
2 teaspoons of Fresh Thyme  .  ( or 1 teaspoon of dried Thyme   )
2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary. ( or 1 teaspoon dried Rosemary )
2 teaspoons of onion powder
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons of Cumin
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE. ( if you are not using jar sauce)
15 plum tomatoes cut in quarters
2 teaspoons of dried oregano or 1 tsp n fresh
2 teaspoons of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons of fresh chopped rosemary. Or 1 teaspoon dried.
2 teaspoons garlic Powder,
2 teaspoons of onion powder
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 teaspoons of cocoa
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Dash of salt ... I use sea salt or kosher. I keep both on hand
2 teaspoons of smoked or sweet Paprika
4 teaspoons to one quarter cup of sugar. Your choice
2 small cans of Tomato paste
3 cups of veggie or chicken broth


DIRECTIONS
PLACE quartered tomatoes in pot and squeeze to squish ( be careful of the squirting juices
When tomatoes are cooking add tomato paste, and also the chicken broth.
When liquid re- boils turn to simmer and add seasonings.
After about one hour of cooking on simmer add cooked meat to the sauce.
If you need more liquid add more water or broth.
Allow to simmer several hours. :D I cook mine on low all day sometimes
Stove top and sometimes crock pot.

DIRECTIONS
Place your Ground beef and sausage in a large bowl,  with
Your spices and herbs. Chopped onion, chopped Bell Pepper, mix well then
Place in large hot pot. turn down the heat to low medium, brown lightly
If there is any grease drain and slowly add to sauce.