Meaty Pasta Casseroles
I love this recipe because it makes a lot—two hearty casseroles. Every time I fix it, I add something different, such as extra garlic, to give it a little extra flavor.
I love this recipe because it makes a lot—two hearty casseroles. Every time I fix it, I add something different, such as extra garlic, to give it a little extra flavor.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
- 1 pound bulk italian pork sausage
- 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 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 spaghet
- 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky mild salsa
- 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni chopped
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded swiss cheese divided
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided
- 1-1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese divided
- 1 jar (24 ounces) three-cheese spaghetti sauce
- Carbohydrate 0.4609895 g
- Cholesterol 25.7035676333333 mg
- Fat 5.686772125 g
- Fiber 0.168739171399673 g
- Protein 7.11228596525 g
- Saturated Fat 2.22306621868333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (86g)
- Sodium 25.2454470166667 mg
- Sugar 0.292250328600327 g
- Trans Fat 0.815719915325 g
- Calories 83 calories
Step-by-step
- 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.
- Drain pasta; add to the meat mixture.
- Stir in the tomatoes, sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce, salsa and pepperoni.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Divide half of pasta mixture between two 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 of three-cheese spaghetti sauce over each.
- Top with remaining pasta mixture and three-cheese spaghetti sauce.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Cover and bake 25 minutes.
- Uncover; bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
As a full-time working mom, I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that my family will enjoy. This Meaty Pasta Casseroles recipe is a lifesaver! It's hearty and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, so it's a great last-minute meal option.
One of the things I love about this recipe is that it's so versatile. I often add different ingredients, such as extra vegetables, different types of pasta, or even leftover meat. It's also a great way to use up leftover sauce or salsa. No matter what I add, it always turns out delicious.
