Manicotti Italian Casserole

Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it’s super easy! For gatherings I make the whole recipe, for my family I cut it in half.

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

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.

Step: 4

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

Per Serving: 909 calories; protein 52.1g; carbohydrates 77.6g; fat 43g; cholesterol 126.8mg; sodium 2247.8mg.

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