Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes; drain.
• Run cold water over the pasta to stop pasta from cooking further. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the ground beef and sausage until completely browned and crumbled, 7 to 10 minutes. 
• Mix in the onion, celery, garlic, and pepper; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes. 
• Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Allow to cool for five minutes.
• Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
• Spread the pasta over the bottom of the dish.
• Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the pasta.
• Pour the meat mixture over the pasta and cheese. 
• Cover the dish with heavy aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. 
• Continue baking until the Cheddar cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.