Manicotti Italian Casserole

Whether you call it Italian casserole or manicotti, this family-favorite baked pasta dish with ground beef and sausage is hearty and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 909 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 pound rigatoni pasta
• 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 2 (32 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• thinly sliced pepperoni
• 1.5 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Pour in rigatoni, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and set pasta aside.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. With a slotted spoon, remove beef and sausage to a baking dish. Stir mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, and cooked pasta into the baking dish. Sprinkle cheese and pepperoni over the top.