Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 tsp ground sage
• 1 tsp paprika
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 pounds Mostaccioli pasta, cooked & drained
• 56 oz grated tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 cups mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Fry up the ground beef, ground sage, paprika, garlic and onions in a Dutch oven for 10 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, spices, and fresh herbs. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
4. Mix in 4 cups of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese, and the cooked noodles.
5. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese and butter.
6. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

Serve with some rosemary garlic rolls.