Baked Mostaccioli
A twist on classic lasagna that uses pasta instead of lasagna noodles. Easy make-ahead instructions help make this a perfect pasta recipe for entertaining.
Cook Time: 45 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Mueller's Mostaccioli, cooked 7 minutes and drained
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef (optional)
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 jar (26 to 30 ounce) pasta sauce
- 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta 7 minutes, drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and garlic, stirring frequently. Cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta sauce, tomato sauce and oregano. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Combine 1 cup sauce with pasta.
- Spoon half of pasta mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Top with ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup sauce, remaining pasta mixture and sauce. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Remove. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake uncovered 10 minutes longer, or until heated through.











