ITALIAN PASTA AND BEAN CASSEROLE

Italian Pasta and Bean Casserole image

I love to cook for my family and making this recipe is very simple and tasty. It make a large amount for a large family.-George Morants, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (28 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound mostaccioli, rigatoni or macaroni, cooked and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 pound shredded Fontina or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute first six ingredients, crumbling with a fork, until the meat is browned and done. Drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and kidney beans; heat through. , Add pasta, Parmesan cheese and parsley; toss well. Spoon into a greased shallow 4-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Fontina or mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.