Mama Mia Pasta Casserole

By Kathy Sterling
@Kster2033

I was in the mood for some pasta and I had ingredients on hand for tomato sauce. My husband will eat anything with ground beef and pasta so I made this casserole with him in mind.

I have to say it was pretty good and serves a lot of people. I think I will make if for the next friends or family gathering at my home. As I think baking it the 2nd day might be even better.

Rating:

★★★★★ 4 votes

Comments:

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Serves:

10 - 12 servings

Prep:

55 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Ingredients

1 lb: lean ground beef
1 lb: ground pork sausage
1/2: yellow onion, chopped well
1/4 c: olive oil, extra virgin
28 oz: diced tomatoes with seasonings
2 can(s): 6 oz each, tomato paste
2 Tbsp: dry basil
2 Tbsp: dry parsley
1 Tbsp: black pepper
1 Tbsp: salt
1 pkg: large elbow macaroni, 12 oz. cooked al dente
4 c: shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make Mama Mia Pasta Casserole

Step-by-Step

1In a large sauce pan brown ground beef, sausage, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and onions until light brown.
2Add cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cans of tomato paste and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often.
3In a separate pot bring elbow macaroni to a boil and cook on medium high heat until done, about 8 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
4In a large casserole baking dish layer meat sauce, grated cheese and noodles. Repeat ending with sauce and topping with Mozzarella cheese.
5Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.