MAMA MIA PASTA CASSEROLE

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I was in the mood for some pasta and I had ingredients on hand for tomato sauce. My husband will eat anything with ground beef and pasta so I made this casserole with him in mind. I have to say it was pretty good and serves a lot of people. I think I will make if for the next friends or family gathering at my home. As I think...

Provided by Kathy Sterling

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground pork sausage
1/2 yellow onion, chopped well
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
28 oz diced tomatoes with seasonings
2 can(s) 6 oz each, tomato paste
2 Tbsp dry basil
2 Tbsp dry parsley
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 Tbsp salt
1 pkg large elbow macaroni, 12 oz. cooked al dente
4 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large sauce pan brown ground beef, sausage, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and onions until light brown.
  • 2. Add cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cans of tomato paste and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • 3. In a separate pot bring elbow macaroni to a boil and cook on medium high heat until done, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • 4. In a large casserole baking dish layer meat sauce, grated cheese and noodles. Repeat ending with sauce and topping with Mozzarella cheese.
  • 5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

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