Beef And Italian Sausage Casserole Recipe

Name: Beef And Italian Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 lb ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained; salt and pepper; 1 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked al dente, drained; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; nonstick cooking spray; 12 ounces fontina or 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons juice)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
salt and pepper
1 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked al dente, drained
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces fontina or 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated

1
Cook first 6 ingredients in large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with fork, about 5 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes, 2 tablespoons juice (from tomatoes), tomato paste and pepper flakes; simmer 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
3
Add kidney beans and heat through.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add mostaccioli, Parmesan and parsley and toss to combine.
6
Spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
7
Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
8
Sprinkle with cheese.
9
Bake until cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 lb ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef And Italian Sausage Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef And Italian Sausage Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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