This Savory Pasta and Meat Bake is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender pasta with flavorful meat sauce and a cheesy topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this bake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients:
For the Meat Sauce:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot, casings removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
For the Pasta:
1 pound rigatoni, penne, or ziti
Salt (for pasta water)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for pasta)
For the Cheese Mixture:
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
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