Meaty Pasta Casseroles

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 9
Delicious Meaty Pasta Casseroles recipe for your dinner tonight
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 lb Italian pork sausage
1 3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion , chopped
1 green pepper , chopped
2 cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 jar italian sausage and garlic spaghetti sauce
1 jar chunky mild salsa
1 package sliced pepperoni , chopped
1 cup shredded swiss cheese , divided
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided
1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese , divided
1 jar three-cheese spaghetti sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
560
Sugar
10g
Fat
31g
Meaty Pasta Casseroles is a classic Italian-American dish that's perfect for serving at dinner parties or family gatherings. The combination of pasta with meat and vegetables is wonderfully comforting and fulfilling, and the melted cheese on top makes it a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is perfect for making ahead and can be easily reheated. It's sure to be a hit with dinner guests, and leftovers can be packed into meal prep containers for the week ahead.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
3.While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and pork sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Drain.
4.Add mushrooms, onion and green pepper to skillet; cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes.
5.Add tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pepperoni and 1/2 cup Swiss cheese to skillet and stir.
6.Drain cooked pasta; add to beef mixture, tossing to combine.
7.Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
8.Top with remaining Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
9.Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

Meaty Pasta Casseroles is a crowd-pleaser and is easy to prepare.

It’s also a great recipe for making ahead of time as it can be reheated easily.

The combination of protein from the beef and sausage, along with the vegetables and tomato sauce provides a balanced meal.

CONS

This recipe can be quite heavy with all the cheese and meat, so it’s not the best option for those who want a light or low-calorie meal.

Also, those with dairy or gluten intolerance may need to avoid this recipe as it contains both dairy and wheat pasta.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Meaty Pasta Casseroles provides a good source of protein from beef and sausage, as well as vitamins and fiber from vegetables like mushrooms and green pepper.
Eating tomato sauce may help to lower the risk of heart disease due to the lycopene content.

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