Italian Pasta and Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (28 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 pound mostaccioli, rigatoni or macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound shredded Fontina or mozzarella cheese

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