**Baked Mostaccioli with Three Cheeses: A Delightful and Flavorful Italian Dish**
Baked Mostaccioli with Three Cheeses is an iconic Italian casserole dish that combines flavors, textures, and cheesy goodness. This hearty and comforting meal is perfect for a family dinner, a potluck, or a special occasion. Made with tender mostaccioli pasta, a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, and a combination of three melted cheeses, this dish is sure to be a hit. The article also includes recipes for variations of the dish, such as a vegetarian version and a version with a spicy tomato sauce. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian cuisine or simply seeking a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, this baked mostaccioli recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.
THREE-CHEESE MEATBALL MOSTACCIOLI
When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing Daddy. This tasty mostaccioli is meatball magic. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix eggs and ricotta cheese., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and onion 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Add pasta sauce and mostaccioli; toss to combine., Transfer half the pasta mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with ricotta mixture and remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with Romano cheese. Top with meatballs and Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
THREE CHEESE BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
This family recipe for Three Cheese Bake Mostaccioli is a wonderful cheesy pasta dish the whole family will be asking for again and again!
Provided by TidyMom
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, using a large saucepan or deep skillet, cook ground beef, salsitccia, and garlic salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease. Add sauce and Italian seasoning to meat mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch glass dish and then layer half of the cooked pasta into the bottom of the greased dish. Top with 3 pieces of American cheese and 3 pieces of Mozzarella cheese each torn into small pieces (placing the cheese on the noodles is a VERY important secret step). Pour half of the sauce over the cheese and pasta, using a spoon to cover the noodles.
- For the second layer: add remaining pasta, then this time 3 pieces of American cheese and 3 pieces of Provolone cheese, each torn into small pieces. Pour remaining sauce over top (again, use a spoon to cover the noodles) and top with remaining Mozzarella cheese torn into smaller pieces.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let sit 10-15 minutes before serving and enjoy!
BAKED PENNE WITH THREE CHEESES
I don't believe in serving kids macaroni and cheese every day. It should be treated as an indulgence, because that's what it is. This is my version of the classic macaroni and cheese Xea's grandmother makes. Older kids can easily make this by themselves. Add a big green salad and they can have dinner ready before you get home from work!
Provided by Antonia Lofaso
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare the penne rigate according to the package directions, minus 1 or 2 minutes of cooking time (see Cook's Note). Drain, then pour the pasta into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until it's dissolved. Add the cream to the saucepan. Add the nutmeg, seasoned salt, and black pepper and whisk the mixture until it's warmed through.
- Reduce the heat to low, and add the mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the breadcrumbs.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top turns a golden brown.
BAKED MOSTACCIOLI WITH THREE CHEESES
Make and share this Baked Mostaccioli With Three Cheeses recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evan Edstrom
Categories High In...
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat conventional oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare mostaccioli as directed on package, rinse and drain, set aside.
- In 2-quart souffle dish or 2-quart casserole, microwave margarine at high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. Microwave at high for 6 to 10 minutes, or until mixture thickens and bubbles, stirring with whisk every 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir to melt. Stir in cooked mostaccioli.
- Arrange tomato slices on top of pasta mixture, if using. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned around edges.
THE BEST BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
The best baked mostaccioli has everything you love about lasagna - a savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta and melty mozzarella bubbling at the edges. But instead of flat lasagna noodles, the pasta is mostaccioli, a type of penne with a smooth exterior. The short, tubular shape encourages plenty of sauce and cheese to get trapped inside so every bite is satisfying. We upped the ante with a combination of ground beef and sweet Italian sausage, providing the classic meatiness in the tomato sauce. While mostaccioli originates from the Campania region in southern Italy, this specific dish has ties to Chicago and St. Louis as a hearty casserole to serve at large family gatherings.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until crumbled, golden brown and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper; cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender and the tomato paste is thoroughly combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, parsley sprigs and 1/4 cup water and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover partially with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the Pecorino Romano, the egg, remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano, pinch of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and combined; set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Once the meat sauce is finished cooking, remove the parsley sprigs and discard. Stir in the al dente mostaccioli until well coated.
- Transfer half of the pasta and sauce to the prepared baking dish, then spread the ricotta mixture on top in an even layer with a rubber spatula or small offset spatula. Top with the remaining pasta and sauce, followed by the mozzarella, then the remaining 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is bubbling at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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.
Provided by Shelly
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
MOSTACCIOLI
Even though we're not Italian, this rich, cheesy pasta dish is a "family tradition" for holidays and special occasions. I was delighted the first time I tried this mostaccioli recipe-it has all the flavor of lasagna without the work of layering the ingredients. Try it...I'm sure it'll become one of your family's favorites, too! -Nancy Mundhenke, Kinsley, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. , Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; layer with cheese mixture and remaining pasta mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; top with Romano cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Mostaccioli is a short, tube-shaped pasta that is perfect for this dish. It holds the sauce and cheese well, and it cooks evenly.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is the star of this dish, so make sure it's flavorful and delicious. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
- Use a variety of cheeses. The three cheeses in this recipe—mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan—create a rich and flavorful filling. You can use different cheeses if you like, but be sure to use a combination of hard and soft cheeses.
- Bake the mostaccioli until it's bubbly and golden brown. This will ensure that the pasta is cooked through and the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Baked mostaccioli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish, give baked mostaccioli a try. You won't be disappointed!
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