GROUND BEEF ITALIAN SAUSAGE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook first 6 ingredients in large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until sausage and beef are brown, crumbling with fork, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, 2 tablespoons juice (from tomatoes), tomato paste and pepper flakes; simmer 5 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon.
• Add kidney beans and heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add mostaccioli, Parmesan and parsley and toss to combine.
• Spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake until cheese melts, about 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute the celery, green pepper and onion until softened.
• Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking over medium high heat, until lightly browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
• Add the andouille sausage and the garlic, stir and cook another 3 minutes.
• Add the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, stir and cook another minute.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, bay leaves and parsley, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Add the beef broth and pasta, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender and liquids have reduced.
• Taste, adjust seasonings as needed, remove and discard bay leaves, and serve with a nice side salad and a green veggie.