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Cheesy Baked Mostaccioli
Delicious and comforting Cheesy Baked Mostaccioli is perfect for family dinner! A cozy pasta casserole made with tender mostaccioli noodles tossed in a rich meat sauce, layered with three types of cheese and baked to golden perfection.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 1h👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
- bowl
- baking dish
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Make the meat sauce
3
: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions until they are softened, 3 – ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add in the ground sausage and cook until the sausage is no longer pink. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Drain any excess grease and add in the marinara sauce. Turn the heat to low and let the sauce simmer while you complete the next steps.
olive oil1 tablespoondiced onion1 cupgarlic, minced2 clovesteaspoon garlic powder1/4
4
Make the cheese mixture
5
: In a large bowl combine the egg, ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
large egg1Italian seasoning2 teaspoons
6
Make the breadcrumb topping
7
: In a small skillet melt the butter on medium heat. Continue cooking and stirring the butter until it becomes a golden brown. Remove the skillet from the heat and add in the Panko, garlic powder, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
butter3 tablespoonsgarlic, minced2 clovesteaspoon garlic powder1/4
8
Boil the pasta
9
Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain thoroughly. Add the pasta to the meat sauce and stir to combine evenly.
10
Assemble
11
: Add half of the pasta mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture evenly on top. Spread the remaining pasta on top. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs evenly on top.
ricotta cheese15 ounces
12
Bake
13
Cover the pan with foil and bake for ⏱️ 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 – ⏱️ 10 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
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