Mediterranean Mostaccioli Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Mostaccioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta or 6 ounces gemelli pasta; 12 medium eggplant, cubed (about 3 cups); 2 cups sliced zucchini; 8 ounces lean ground beef; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained; ½ cup raisins; ¼ cup snipped fresh basil; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta or 6 ounces gemelli pasta
12 medium eggplant, cubed (about 3 cups)
2 cups sliced zucchini
8 ounces lean ground beef
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
½ cup raisins
¼ cup snipped fresh basil
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
crumbled feta cheese (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding eggplant and zucchini the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
2
Return to saucepan; cover and keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, for sauce: In a large skillet cook ground meat until brown.
4
Drain off fat.
5
Stir in tomatoes, raisins, basil, and cinnamon.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
8
Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
9
Transfer pasta mixture to a warm serving platter.
10
Spoon the sauce over pasta mixture.
11
If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces dried mostaccioli pasta or 6 ounces gemelli pasta, 12 medium eggplant, cubed (about 3 cups), 2 cups sliced zucchini, 8 ounces lean ground beef, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Mostaccioli falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Mediterranean Mostaccioli

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