Spaghetti Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

whole-wheat spaghetti

eggs

3/4 cup

parmesan cheese (grated and divided)

1 tbsp

olive oil (+ extra for greasing the casserole dish)

1/2

onion (peeled and diced)

1/2

green bell pepper (deseeded and diced)

1 lb

ground beef

1 clove

garlic (minced)

1/2 tsp

salt

red pepper flakes (to taste (a few firm shakes for us))

1 oz

pasta sauce (or 3 cups homemade (link in notes))

3/4 cup

ricotta cheese

1 cup

mozzarella cheese (grated)

1/4 cup

whole-wheat breadcrumbs