Oven Baked Mostaccioli Recipe

Name: Oven Baked Mostaccioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 16 ounces mostaccioli pasta, cooked 8 minutes, drained and tossed with; 1 -2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In large skillet, combine beef, green peppers and onion. Cook until meat has browned.
3
Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
4
Pour 1 cup of meat sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
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Top with half of the pasta.
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Then a layer of 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and all of the parmesan cheese.
7
For the next layer, add 2 cups of sauce, remaining pasta and mozzarella cheese.
8
Top with remaining sauce.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10
NOTE: To make ahead--completely assemble then refrigerate. Cook the assembled meal right before serving. You may have to add some cooking time because of the refrigeration. To make clean up easier, consider foil lining the baking dish. Easy clean up is so nice when entertaining!

1320

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium green pepper, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, and more.

Yes, Oven Baked 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oven Baked Mostaccioli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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