1 (7 oz.) pkg. spaghetti
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms stems & pieces, drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. ground beef
1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried basil
1 c. (4 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain. In large skillet, brown beef and pour off excess fat. Add onion, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, sugar, basil and salt. Simmer covered 10 minutes. Stir in cooked spaghetti to combined ingredients. Turn mixture into a shallow 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover, top with cheese and return to oven. Bake 5 minutes more.