Meaty Pasta Casseroles Recipe

Name: Meaty Pasta Casseroles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage; 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes; 1 jar (23-1/2 ounces) Italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce; 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky mild salsa; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 jar (24 ounces) 3-cheese spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 jar (23-1/2 ounces) Italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky mild salsa
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 jar (24 ounces) 3-cheese spaghetti sauce

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2
Drain pasta; add to the meat mixture. Stir in the tomatoes, sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce, salsa and pepperoni.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Divide half the pasta mixture between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread 3/4 cup 3-cheese spaghetti sauce over each. Top with remaining pasta mixture and 3-cheese spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
4
Cover and bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.
5
Cover unbaked casserole and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake casserole, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

1495

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta, 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage, 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Meaty Pasta Casseroles falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Meaty Pasta Casseroles

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Variations & substitutions

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