My Friend Joyce'S "Bathtub Casserole"
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A italian take on my friend joyce's "bathtub casserole", written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good beef and pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. mild pork sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. pepperoni slices, chopped
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (26 1/2 oz.) can spaghetti sauce
- 1 (16 oz.) jar mild salsa
- 1 (4 1/2 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 (10 oz.) jar pepperoncini salad peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni, cooked
- 1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 lb.)
Method
Cook ground beef and next 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until meat browns and crumbles. Drain well; set aside.
Combine chopped pepperoni and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in meat mixture and cooked pasta shells.
Spoon half of mixture into 2 lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dishes.
Sprinkle with half of Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses.
Top with remaining pasta mixture.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 additional minutes.
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