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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I came across this recipe several years ago, and it has been a hit with my family ever since. My children especially enjoy the unique noodles! It's ideal to take to our church potlucks, because it serves a large group.Darlene Carlson, Jamestown, North Dakota Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli |
1-1/2 pounds ground turkey or beef |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes |
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce |
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste |
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms |
1/2 cup water |
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 bay leaf |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 °. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain.
2. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, mushrooms, water, salt, sugar, basil, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Discard bay leaf. Stir in mostaccioli. Spoon half into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; layer with remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
4. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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