BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

This easy Baked Mostaccioli is loaded with melty mozzarella cheese and is sure to please the whole family.

Servings
10
Cook Time
45 MIN
Ingredients
4 cups (12 oz.) mostaccioli
1 lb. Italian sausage or ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 oz.) tomato sauce
1 tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Borden® Mild Cheddar Thick Cut Shreds, divided
2 pkgs. (16 oz.) Borden® Mozzarella Shreds, divided
3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
1
COOK pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
2
PREHEAT oven to 375° F (190° C).
3
COOK sausage and onion in large skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain fat, if necessary. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning; simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
POUR meat sauce into pasta; mix well. Place half of pasta mixture in 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 2 cups of Mozzarella shreds and 1 cup Mild Cheddar shreds, remaining pasta mixture, remaining Mozzarella shreds, Mild Cheddar shreds and Parmesan cheese.
5
BAKE 20 to 22 minutes or until heated through.