Cheesy Italian Beef & Sausage Rotini Bake

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheesy Italian Beef & Sausage Rotini Bake is a comforting Italian-American dish perfect for family gatherings. This non-vegetarian casserole features a hearty blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a melty mix of Italian and Cheddar cheeses, making it a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for meal prep, this dish can be made ahead, allowing the flavors to deepen.

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Overview

This Johnny Marzetti casserole is a delightful blend of savory flavors and cheesy goodness. With a combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and a mix of Italian and Cheddar cheeses, this dish is sure to be a family favorite. The casserole can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld together for an even more delicious meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Italian-American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 110 minutes

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 8 Ounces (oz) rotini pasta
• 1 Pound (lb) ground beef
• 0.5 Pound (lb) bulk mild Italian sausage
• 0.75 Cups onion, minced
• 0.25 Cups celery, minced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) green bell pepper, minced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 1 15 Ounces (oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 14.4 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 Cups Italian cheese blend, shredded
• 1.5 Cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Run cold water over pasta to stop it from cooking further.
3. While the pasta is cooking, cook ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned and crumbly, about 7 to 10 minutes.
4. Add onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
5. Spread pasta over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over rotini, then pour meat sauce over top. Cover the dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole. Continue to bake until Cheddar has melted, about 5 minutes.
7. Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your savory Italian beef and sausage casserole!

Enjoy your homemade Cheesy Italian Beef & Sausage Rotini Bake!