Pasta Fazool (Pasta And Beans With Sausage)

• 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed (can use mild, spicy is better to use)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, to taste
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or adjust to heat level, can use crushed chili flakes)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, can use white salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 lb dry penne pasta (can use more or less if desired)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated (more if desired)

1. Set oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. Cook the pasta until just al dente (do not overcook); drain, do not rinse and immediately toss with 1-2 Tbsp oil to prevent sticking; set aside.
4. In a large fry pan, saute the sausage, ground beef, onion, garlic, dried oregano and thyme, over med-high heat, until the sausage and the ground beef are brown, crumbling with a fork while cooking (about 6-7 minutes).
5. Add in the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and the cayenne pepper; simmer for 5-6 minutes (breaking up tomatoes with the back of a spoon).
6. Add in the kidney beans, and heat through.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Add in the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese and parsley; toss to combine.
9. Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
10. Top with grated cheese.
11. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese melts and the mixture is hot and bubbly.

hot italian sausage, ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, kidney beans, salt, ground black pepper, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, parsley, provolone cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-fazool-pasta-and-beans-with-sausage-102506 (may not work)