Baked Mostaccioli
This baked mostaccioli recipe is a delicious and comforting Italian pasta dish. It features penne pasta baked with a flavorful tomato sauce, ground beef, and melted cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups, shredded
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato sauce - 2 cups
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Ground beef - 1 pound
- Mostaccioli pasta - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the mostaccioli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In a large baking dish, combine the cooked mostaccioli pasta and the sauce. Mix well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the baked mostaccioli hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g
