Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed,drained
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb mostaccioli pasta, freshly cooked
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 12 ounces fontina or 12 ounces provolone cheese, grated
• 1 lb hot Italian sausage or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained,chopped