Mostaccioli Marinara With Basil Recipe

Name: Mostaccioli Marinara With Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mostaccioli pasta, uncooked (4 oz) or 1 1/2 cups penne (4 oz); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/3 cup diced onion; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups mostaccioli pasta, uncooked (4 oz) or 1 1/2 cups penne (4 oz)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup diced onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons romano cheese

1
Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2
Position knife blade in food processor, add tomatoes.
3
Pulse 3 to 4 times or until amost smooth, set aside.
4
Coat a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray, add oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot.
5
Add the onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender.
6
Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
8
Stir in parlsey and basil.
9
Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

433

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups mostaccioli pasta, uncooked (4 oz) or 1 1/2 cups penne (4 oz), 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/3 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Mostaccioli Marinara With Basil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mostaccioli Marinara With Basil

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Variations & substitutions

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