St. Louis Original Baked Mostaccioli Recipe

Name: St. Louis Original Baked Mostaccioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 head garlic, minced; 1/2 lb ground beef, browned; 1/2 lb Italian sausage, browned; 2 tablespoons sweet basil; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 teaspoons black pepper, ground; 1 -2 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb penne pasta; 1 lb mozzarella cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; fresh basil (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 head garlic, minced
1/2 lb ground beef, browned
1/2 lb Italian sausage, browned
2 tablespoons sweet basil
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper, ground
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb penne pasta
1 lb mozzarella cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
fresh basil (to garnish)

1
Brown sausage and ground beef in a skillet, set aside.
2
In a large sauce pan (4 qt.) or dutch oven combine all sauce ingredients and meats. Simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Cover between stirring.
4
In a large pot cook pasta per package directions to al dente stage. Do not over cook. Drain pasta, return to pot, but not to heat. Place 1/2 of sauce recipe in with pasta and stir until combined.
5
Add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
6
In a large baking dish place approximately 1/4 of the sauce recipe in the bottom of the pan.
7
Add pasta/sauce mixture to baking dish.
8
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheeses. return to oven for 5 minutes.
9
Increase oven temperature to Broil and watch constantly until cheese is bubbly and spotted with golden brown spots.

1506

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 4 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, St. Louis Original 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!

St. Louis Original Baked Mostaccioli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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