How to Make Easy Baked Mostaccioli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Easy Baked Mostaccioli is a popular Italian-American dish that is loved by many for its cheesy, flavorful, and comforting qualities. This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Mostaccioli is a type of pasta that is similar to penne, but slightly larger and with a different shape. It is often cooked al dente and then baked with a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ½ (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce to the pan and mix with the beef.
  • Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly over the bottom and layer cooked pasta over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 821mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 304mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 679mg