cheesy meaty pasta bake
This recipe is a sort of Frankenstein .. it's a combination of about 4 different recipes I've made with a touch of something new from another recipe. It's rich, it's filling, it's comfort food. It's super easy to make and I suggest you double the recipe so you have some to freeze for a quick hearty meal on a super busy day. If you are in a huge hurry you could bypass the baking and serve it straight from the pot !
prep time
cook time
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic to your taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano - or italian seasoning
- 1-1/2 cup spiral pasta noodles - uncooked - or any large surface noodle
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 pound sweet italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced pepperoni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
How To Make cheesy meaty pasta bake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly spray a baking dish - 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 and set aside.
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Step 2In a small dish mix together the onion powder, garlic and oregano and set aside.
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Step 3Cook the pasta according to package instructions but shorten the cooking time by 2 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
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Step 4Heat a large skillet or pot to medium and add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until done. Remove meat from pan but leave the drippings.
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Step 5To the pan drippings add the butter. Then add the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until all are done but not scorched.
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Step 6Add the meat mixture to the cooked vegies then mix in the pepperoni. Sprinkle the seasonings and stir to blend over low heat.
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Step 7Stir in the tomato sauce and heat thoroughly over low for about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
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Step 8Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Provolone and half of the Mozzarella cheese.
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Step 9Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove cover and sprinkle with remainder of cheeses. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until all of the cheese has melted.
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Step 10Remove from oven and let it sit for at least 7 minutes before serving. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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