Baked Mostaccioli Recipe

Name: Baked Mostaccioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. mostaccioli; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 oz.) tomato paste; 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and pieces; 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed; 1 large bay leaf; 6 oz. sliced Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

8 oz. mostaccioli
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, stems and pieces
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 large bay leaf
6 oz. sliced Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Cook mostaccioli and set aside.
2
In large saucepan, cook ground beef, onion, green pepper and garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
3
Drain off fat.
4
Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, undrained mushrooms, water, sugar, basil and bay leaf.
5
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6
Stir occasionally.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
Stir in mostaccioli.
9
Turn half of the meat mixture into 2-quart casserole.
10
Layer half of Mozzarella cheese on top.
11
Top with remaining meat mixture.
12
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
13
Cover with foil.
14
Bake in 350u00b0 oven 35 minutes.
15
Remove foil.
16
Cut remaining Mozzarella cheese into strips; arrange on top of casserole.
17
Bake about 5 minutes.
18
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

722

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. mostaccioli, 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/4 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Baked Mostaccioli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Mostaccioli

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Variations & substitutions

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