easy peasy sausage/sirloin/pasta bake

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Jul 31, 2016

A good friend of mine just got back from 8 weeks near the North Pole, and I threw together a little Sunday afternoon “welcome home” party. I wanted something simple, yet tasty. Rummaging around the walk-in, I found the ingredients to make this… So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 8 ounces pasta, i’m using fusilli, cooked al dente
  • 2 cups fresh tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces ground sirloin
  • 6 ounces italian sausage, mild or hot
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make easy peasy sausage/sirloin/pasta bake

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (180c).
  • Step 4
    Cook the ground sirloin and sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and reserve.
  • Step 5
    Add the cooked al dente pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Step 6
    Add the tomato sauce, and mix.
  • Step 7
    Here is my favorite tomato sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/italian/classic-tomato-sauce.html?p=8
  • Step 8
    Add the cooked sirloin/sausage, and mix.
  • Step 9
    Chef’s Note: At this time add a bit of salt and pepper, to the mixture, to taste.
  • Step 10
    Chef’s Note: I’m not adding a lot of additional spices to this dish because most of the flavor is coming from the tomato sauce. However, any additional spices are up to you.
  • Step 11
    Grease the insides of a large baking dish, or 4 medium ramekins.
  • Step 12
    Add the pasta/sauce/sausage mixture.
  • Step 13
    I wanted my dish to be a bit juicier, so I added more tomato sauce.
  • Step 14
    Cover with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Step 15
    Place in the preheated oven and allow the dish to bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, and begins to brown..
  • Step 16
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 17
    Serve with a small side salad, and some nice crusty bread. Enjoy.
  • Step 18
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
  • Step 19
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  • Step 20
    Additionals: I'm thinking that some black or kalamata olives might give it a bit of a kick, and possibly some sautéed mushrooms...

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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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