1. In a large pot, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks with a spatula. 2. Cook until it is no longer pink. 3. Drain off fat. 4. Add onions, garlic and basil and cook for another 5 minutes to soften onions. 5. Add mushrooms and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. 6. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and pepper; bring to a boil. 7. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until most of liquid is evaporated. 8. Stir in spinach. 9. Meanwhile, for topping: in saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. 10. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. 11. Whisk in the milk. 12. Cook, whisking constantly for 12 to 15 minutes until sauce is thickened. 13. Add mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. 14. Meanwhile, for noodles: cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender but firm. 15. Drain and add to MEAT sauce; toss to coat. 16. Spread in 2 greased 8-inch square glass baking dishes (this is what original recipe says, but not adequate--try 2 9 x 13-inch pans instead); pour topping over and then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. 17. Bake in 375F° oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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