MEATY PASTA CASSEROLES

Meaty Pasta Casseroles image

Provided by Laken Farley

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg penne pasta (16 0z)
1 lb ground beef
1 lb bulk italian sausage
1 3/4 c sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 can(s) italian diced tomatoes ( 14.5 oz each )
1 jar(s) italian sausage & garlic spaghetti sauce (25.6 oz)
1 jar(s) chunky mild salsa (16 oz)
1 pkg sliced pepperoni, chopped
4 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 1/2 c paremesan cheese, divided
1 jar(s) 3 cheese spaghetti sauce

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the 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. Divide half of the pasta mixture between2 greased 13 x 9 baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1 C mozzarella and 1/3 C Parmesan. Spread 3/4 C of the three cheese spaghetti sauce over each. Top with remaining pasta mixture and spaghetti sauce.Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
4. Cover and Freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350* for 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted