Best 8 Baked Cheesy Mostaccioli Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Baked Cheesy Mostaccioli, a delectable pasta dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This classic Italian-American casserole combines tender mostaccioli pasta, a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping for a symphony of textures and flavors. With variations ranging from a traditional meat-based sauce to a vegetarian delight and even a slow-cooker option for effortless preparation, this versatile dish caters to diverse preferences and dietary choices. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking times to guide you through the culinary journey. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this irresistible baked pasta sensation.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MOSTACCIOLI



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Yum! This cheesy and easy casserole is fantastic and definitely feeds a crowd. The Italian sausage adds just the right amount of spice to the dish. The three types of cheese make the casserole super cheesy (and delicious). Beth's Baked Mostaccioli would be a simple weeknight meal.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb mostaccioli noodles
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large green pepper seeded, veined and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 c marinara sauce
1 1/2 c provel ropes or provolone shredded
1 1/2 c mozzarella, shredded
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook mostaccioli following box instructions and drain well.
  • 2. Brown sausage in skillet on medium heat. Remove sausage to plate; cover and keep warm.
  • 3. Add peppers and onions to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 3-5 minutes or until edges of onions start to brown. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
  • 4. Combine the cooked sausage mixture, cooked mostacccioli, and marinara in a large casserole dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with provel, mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and started to brown just a touch.

EASY MOSTACCIOLI



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This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It'll appeal to all ages. Margaret McNeil - Germantown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/4 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, soup, Italian seasoning and pepper., Drain mostaccioli. Add mostaccioli and 1-1/2 cups cheese to beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Freeze option:Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI



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Simple hardy mostaccioli pasta dish that can be baked in a throw-away aluminum pan for easy clean up.

Provided by Alyssa Buschman

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce to the pan and mix with the beef.
  • Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly over the bottom and layer cooked pasta over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 821 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

CHEESY MOSTACCIOLI



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This recipe is from an old Pampered Chef cookbook. Simple and something my kids will eat. Freezes well. See note for OAMC instructions.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (11 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare the pasta according to the package directions; rinse and drain.
  • In a non-stick skillet, cook and stir the beef over medium-high heat until meat is browned; drain.
  • Add in spaghetti sauce, soup, pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, sauce, and 2 cups cheese.
  • Transfer mixture to a greased 4-quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until heated through.
  • Note: OAMC instructions--To freeze: Complete recipe through step 6. Seal with foil or place in a zip top bag. Freeze.
  • To serve: Thaw in fridge overnight. Bake as directed.

BAKED MOSTACCIOLI



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A delicious one-dish meal with baked pasta, tomato sauce, cheese and sausage. Great for potlucks and as a freezer meal!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound dry mostaccioli (, penne or ziti)
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (, shredded)
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce*
3 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 small white onion (, chopped)
3-4 cups cooked sausage** (, drained and cut into bite-size pieces)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (, grated and divided)
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions, drain and set aside. If you are making the pasta ahead of time, toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil to prevent sticking and drying out.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
  • To the ricotta mixture, add the cooked pasta, sausage and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. When combined, pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until top cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove and serve hot or wait until fully cooled before covering and refrigerating or freezing.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI



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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.

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 1/2 pounds ground Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28- ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 large egg
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups grated low moisture mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound Mostaccioli

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • : 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.
  • : In a large bowl combine the egg, ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • : 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.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain thoroughly. Add the pasta to the meat sauce and stir to combine evenly.
  • : 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.
  • 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.

EASY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI



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Also known as Baked Ziti, Baked Penne, or Baked Cheesy Pasta as we like to refer to it, Easy Baked Mostaccioli is a hearty simple baked pasta dish made of tube-shaped noodles surrounded in meaty tomato sauce and melty cheese. But no matter what you call it, it's a tasty family-friendly and budget-friendly dish that should become a weeknight dinner staple for sure.

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield about 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 oz.) box rigatoni pasta
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (24 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced or petite diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. (about 8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. (about 2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rigatoni pasta in salted water according to package directions; drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until cooked through. Drain.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to skillet with ground beef. Cook until onion is just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes with their juice, Italian seasoning, and salt; stir to combine. Heat through until mixture just begins to bubble.
  • Remove from heat. Add cooked rigatoni pasta and stir to combine until pasta is coated with sauce.
  • Layer half the pasta mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray. Top with half the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Spoon remaining pasta mixture on top of the cheese to create a second layer. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melty. Let stand about 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • You can substitute penne or ziti pasta for the rigatoni, if you'd like. Pretty much any other kind of pasta will work, too.
  • Substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef if you'd like. Or, use a combination of the two -- it's great either way.
  • For the best melty cheesy result, shred your own cheeses.

MOSTACCIOLI BAKE



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A wonderful mostaccioli bake! Enjoy with your favorite bread and a side salad.

Provided by COOKINGMOM

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
½ (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar cheese pasta sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle seasoned salt over the mixture while cooking. Drain and discard grease.
  • Drain pasta, and add to beef mixture with pasta sauce and diced tomatoes. Mix in 3 cups mozzarella cheese until combined. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, even out the top with a spoon, and top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 829.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet.
  • To make the dish ahead of time, assemble the casserole and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Then, bake it according to the recipe instructions.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of garlic bread or salad.

Conclusion:

Baked cheesy mostaccioli is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is a great option for both experienced and beginner cooks alike. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, give baked cheesy mostaccioli a try.

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