Description

This famous U.S. Midwestern recipe came from a famous Italian restaurant in Ohio. It is an economical dish that is the perfect comfort food.

Ingredients

• 2 c. dry rotini pasta
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. bulk mild Italian sausage
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 lb. white mushrooms, washed and chopped
• 1 T. minced garlic
• 1 T. Italian seasoning
• 15-16 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 15-16 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 c. shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 1/2 c. shredded old Cheddar cheese

Steps

1. If making in the oven, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta in well salted water according to the package directions to a firm al dente.
3. Meantime, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet until browned; discard any grease; stir in onion and mushrooms; cook until soft; add in garlic; saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in the Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce; simmer briefly; set aside; cool for 10 minutes.