• Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C.
• Prepare a 9x13 inch casserole dish by spraying with cooking spray.

Make the Pasta Sauce

• In a large cast skillet set to medium high, heat extra virgin olive oil for about 1 minute. Add grated onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is dry and translucent.
• Add ground beef and sausage, using a wooden spoon to break up the large pieces of meat. Brown the meat, about 7 minutes.
• Add the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, oregano, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes, all spice, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
• Stir, bring sauce to a boil and then reduce to a simmer on medium low heat.
• Continue to simmer sauce while the pasta cooks, about 15 minutes.

Cook the Pasta

• While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add pasta and 2 tbsp. salt to the boiling water, and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain the pasta and return noodles to the pot in which they were cooked.

Stir in the Sauce

• Remove the bay leaves from the sauce when it is done simmering and the pasta is fully cooked.
• Add meat sauce to cooked noodles. Stir to combine.

Prepare the Casserole

• Pour sauced noodles into the prepared casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the noodles with shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350°F/175°C until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!