Sausage, Pasta & Peppers Casserole

1 pound rotini pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausages or hot if you prefer
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sweet red peppers
1 can of tomatoes
28 ounce can of tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil


Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, brown beef. When it is cooked, leave oil in pan by transferring beef with slotted spoon to a large casserole dish. Cut sausages with scissors or a knife into bite sized pieces and cook in the same skillet until browned. Remove with slotted spoon to casserole. Add onion, garlic, red pepper, and cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Add tomatoes,(break them up) basil, tomato sauce and oregano, to casserole dish with rest of vegetables and sausages. Add pasta. Stir well. Can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until heated through.