Sausage and Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Sausage and Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 -3 tablespoons oil; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or use diced tomatoed with juice); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; salt and pepper; 1 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked to firm-tender and drained; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or to taste); 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (mozzeralla)

Servings: persons

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano (or to taste)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or use diced tomatoed with juice)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper
1 lb mostaccioli pasta, cooked to firm-tender and drained
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or to taste)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (mozzeralla)

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
3
In a heavy large sautepan, saute the first 6 ingredients over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with a fork (about 5 minutes).
4
Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and cayenne; simmer for 5 minuted, breaking up tomatoes with back of a spoon.
5
Add in the kidney beans, and heat through just for a few minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Add in the cooked mostaccioli pasta, Parmesan and parsley; toss to combine.
8
Transfer to prepared baking dish.
9
Sprinkle with the grated Fontina or Provolone.
10
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until cheese melts -- delicious!

1427

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Sausage and Bean 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.

Sausage and Bean Casserole

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