meaty pasta casseroles
This makes 2 different casseroles. One for now and one for later. Or if your family is like mine, 2 for now! Haha.
prep time
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 1 package penne pasta (16 0z)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound bulk italian sausage
- 1 3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 cans italian diced tomatoes ( 14.5 oz each )
- 1 jar italian sausage & garlic spaghetti sauce (25.6 oz)
- 1 jar chunky mild salsa (16 oz)
- 1 package sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups paremesan cheese, divided
- 1 jar 3 cheese spaghetti sauce
How To Make meaty pasta casseroles
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Step 1Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain
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Step 2Drain pasta; add to the meat mixture. Stir in the tomatoes, sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce, salsa, and pepperoni.
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Step 3Divide half of the pasta mixture between2 greased 13 x 9 baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1 C mozzarella and 1/3 C Parmesan. Spread 3/4 C of the three cheese spaghetti sauce over each. Top with remaining pasta mixture and spaghetti sauce.Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
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Step 4Cover and Freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350* for 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted
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