Pasta Fazool Casserole

Name: Pasta Fazool Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed; 1 lb ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained,chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed,drained; salt and pepper; 1 lb mostaccioli pasta, freshly cooked; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 12 ounces fontina or 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated

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Recipe by MsKittyKat

We had this weekly when I was growing up and it remains a family favorite.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1

lb ground beef
1

large onion, chopped
4

cloves garlic, chopped
1

teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1

(28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained,chopped
2

tablespoons tomato paste
¹⁄₄

teaspoon cayenne pepper
1

(15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed,drained
salt and pepper
1

lb mostaccioli pasta, freshly cooked
¹⁄₂

cup grated parmesan cheese
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cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
12

ounces fontina or 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F Sauté first 6 ingredients in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with fork, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste and cayenne and simmer 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
Add kidney beans and heat through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add mostaccioli, Parmesan and parsley and toss to combine.
Transfer to 9x13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake until cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

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