"We had this weekly when I was growing up and it remains a family favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
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1 lb ground beef
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
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1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained,chopped
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed,drained
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salt and pepper
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1 lb mostaccioli pasta, freshly cooked
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
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12 ounces fontina or 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated