COMPANY CASSEROLE

Company Casserole

Tomato Sauce Layer
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
2 to 4 large cloves garlic (to taste)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaf
1 tablespoon dried basil (or to taste)
1 small bay leaf

Cheese and Onion Layer
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup thinly-sliced green onions,
    white and light green part only

Spaghetti Layer
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound dry spaghetti noodles