Creating your Italian Hot Dish can be a delightful and straightforward process. Follow these easy steps to make your own version:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the marinara sauce and mix well. Add the cooked pasta into the skillet and toss everything until evenly coated.
4. Layer in Baking Dish: Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture.
6. Add Remaining Pasta: Layer on the remaining pasta mixture on top.
7. Top with Cheese: Finish by topping the dish with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes for a bubbly and golden cheese topping.
9. Cool Down: Allow the hot dish to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

By following these simple steps, you’ll create an amazing Italian Hot Dish that’s sure to impress everyone at the dinner table.