Johnny Bear-Zetti

This is a play on a hearty Midwestern favorite. Don’t just boil your pasta—bake it, too!

2 bacon slices, chopped

1 pound ground beef

1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste

1/2 cup celery, diced

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green pepper, finely chopped

1/2 box thin spaghetti, cooked

1/4 pound cheddar cheese, sliced