How to make baked mostaccioli

If you’re searching for a tastier version of your usual mostaccioli dinner, then look no further than this recipe! It combines all the elements of a traditional pasta dinner with a cheesy twist!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 box of mostaccioli or penne (one pound)
• one half pound of mild italian sausage
• 3 eight ounce cans of tomato sauce
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• oregano
• parsley
• black pepper
• one bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
• one pyrex or corningware dish, large enough to hold one pound of cooked pasta.

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cook one half pound of mild Italian sausage until brown. Drain if desired.

3. Add three eight ounce cans of your favorite tomato sauce to the cooked sausage.

4. Add one teaspoon of each of the following seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, and black pepper.

5. Stir sausage, sauce and seasonings until well mixed. Let simmer on low heat, covered, for 10 minutes.

6. Cook one box of your favorite brand of mostaccioli. Follow directions on box.

7. After pasta is cooked and drained, add half of cooked mostaccioli to Pyrex or corning ware dish, making sure the bottom is completely covered.

8. Add half of your sauce and sausage mix.

9. Add half of your bag of shredded mozzarella cheese.

10. Add the remaining cooked mostaccioli.

11. Add the remaining sauce and sausage mix.

12. Finish by adding the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.

13. Bake covered for 25-30 minutes, or until top layer of cheese is completely melted.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve with garlic bread.
• Feeds 4-6 people.
• Mild Italian sausage can be substituted with ground beef or ground chuck