My Famous ‘Baked’ Mostaccioli

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
My Famous 'Baked' Mostaccioli recipe
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box mostaccioli noodles
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3 -4 mild Italian sausage
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ( more if needed )
1 medium white onion , chopped
1 large green bell pepper , chopped
2 cans hunts spaghetti sauce ( `` Traditional '' flavor )
2 cans hunts tomato paste
1/4 - 1/2 cup Pace Picante Sauce , to taste ( Mild or Medium )
2 lbs freshly shredded mozzarella cheese ( divided )
garlic salt , to taste
italian seasoning , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
675
Sugar
17g
Fat
40g
My Famous 'Baked' Mostaccioli is a recipe that has been passed down in my family for many years. It is a classic Italian-American dish that is full of flavor and satisfying comfort food. The combination of pasta, meat, and cheese makes it a popular and crowd-pleasing option for family dinners, potlucks, and gatherings. This dish is also great for making ahead of time, as it reheats well and can be portioned out for easy lunches throughout the week.

Instructions

1.Cook the mostaccioli noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse in cold water.
2.While the noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil.
3.Once the meat is browned, add the chopped onion and green pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender.
4.Add in the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and Pace Picante sauce, then stir to combine.
5.Add garlic salt and Italian seasoning to taste.
6.In a greased 9x13 baking dish, layer half the cooked noodles, then half the meat sauce, and half the mozzarella cheese.
7.Repeat the layers once more, then cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes.
8.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9.Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

My Famous ‘Baked’ Mostaccioli is a flavorful, hearty dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers.

The combination of pasta, ground beef, and Italian sausage provides lots of protein and carbohydrates.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy, as it contains a lot of cheese and processed ingredients like canned spaghetti sauce.

The high fat and calorie content may not be suitable for those on a restricted diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not a health food, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The whole grain mostaccioli noodles provide complex carbohydrates and fiber, while the combination of beef and sausage provides protein and iron.
Tomato products like spaghetti sauce and tomato paste are a good source of lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain cancers.

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