Baked Mostaccioli
Introduction
Baked Mostaccioli is a comforting Italian-American casserole dish, perfect for feeding a crowd. It features tender pasta, a rich tomato-based meat sauce, melty cheese, and is baked until bubbly and golden. Here’s a delicious recipe for you:
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 oz marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional, for added texture)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta and Assembly:
- 1 lb mostaccioli or penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)
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