Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring tubular noodles coated in rich marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Mostaccioli pasta
- Marinara sauce
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh oregano, chopped
- Grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add Mostaccioli, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the Marinara: Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Mix in Herbs: Add chopped basil and oregano to the sauce and let flavor infuse for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained Mostaccioli to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly and adding more pasta water if necessary.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle grated cheese on top and let it melt for a couple of minutes, or broil for a bubbly finish.
- Serve with Love: Plate the Mostaccioli and top with fresh herbs and extra cheese, serving alongside garlic bread and salad.
Notes
Feel free to adapt ingredients for vegetarian or protein-rich versions, adding seasonal vegetables or meat as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mostaccioli, pasta, Italian food, family recipe, comfort food