Ingredients
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cooking spray
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8 ounces rotini pasta
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1 pound ground beef
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½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage
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¾ cup chopped onion
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¼ cup chopped celery
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
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1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Run cold water over pasta to stop it from cooking further.
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While the pasta is cooking, cook ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
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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.
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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. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 790 | Calories |
| 53g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 41g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 790 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 53g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 25g | 126% |
| Cholesterol 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium 1301mg | 57% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Protein 41g | 81% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium 559mg | 43% |
| Iron 5mg | 26% |
| Potassium 817mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
