Easy Manicotti Italian Casserole
An easy-to-make Italian casserole with rigatoni pasta, ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 (8-ounce) can mushrooms drained
- 2 (32-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 ½ pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
- Thinly sliced pepperoni
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the rigatoni pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente (firm but cooked). Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Brown the Meats
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat into a large baking dish.
Combine Ingredients
- Add the drained mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, and cooked rigatoni pasta to the baking dish. Stir everything together until well mixed.
Top with Cheese and Pepperoni
- Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Arrange the thinly sliced pepperoni on top of the cheese.
Bake the Casserole
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Serve and Enjoy
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious and easy Italian manicotti casserole!
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