Description
A comforting Italian pasta dish with a rich sauce, sausage, and cheese that brings families together.
Ingredients
- Mostaccioli Pasta
- Italian sausage (or ground turkey/beef)
- Tomato Sauce
- Cremini or button mushrooms
- Onion
- Garlic
- Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
- Oregano
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook Mostaccioli until al dente.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil, add onions, and cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Brown the Meat: Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add Mushrooms: Stir in sautéed mushrooms until tender.
- Mix in the Sauce: Add tomato sauce and herbs; let simmer to combine flavors.
- Combine: Drain Mostaccioli and fold into the sauce, adding pasta water as needed.
- Top and Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until golden (about 20 minutes).
- Serve with Love: Let cool slightly and serve topped with fresh basil.
Notes
Tip: Always salt your pasta water for flavor. Let the Mostaccioli rest before serving for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mostaccioli, Italian Pasta, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Baked Pasta