Mama Mia Pasta Casserole

Name: Mama Mia Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 10
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

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 votes5

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
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How to Make Mama Mia Pasta Casserole

Step-by-Step

In a large sauce pan brown ground beef, sausage, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and onions until light brown.
Add 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.
In a separate pot bring elbow macaroni to a boil and cook on medium high heat until done, about 8 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
In a large casserole baking dish layer meat sauce, grated cheese and noodles. Repeat ending with sauce and topping with Mozzarella cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

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