Best 6 Mostaccioli Sauce Recipes

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Mostaccioli sauce is an Italian-American dish that is typically served over pasta. The sauce is made with a combination of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and ground beef. It is often seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, and thyme. Mostaccioli sauce can be made in a variety of ways, and there are many different recipes available. Some recipes call for the sauce to be simmered for several hours, while others can be made in just a few minutes. Mostaccioli sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or it can be dressed up for a special occasion.

**The article includes recipes for three different types of mostaccioli sauce:**

* **Classic Mostaccioli Sauce:** This recipe is a traditional Italian-American mostaccioli sauce. It is made with a combination of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and ground beef. The sauce is simmered for several hours until it is thick and flavorful.
* **Quick and Easy Mostaccioli Sauce:** This recipe is a great option for busy weeknights. It is made with a combination of canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and ground beef. The sauce is simmered for just a few minutes until it is heated through.
* **Vegetarian Mostaccioli Sauce:** This recipe is a great option for vegetarians and vegans. It is made with a combination of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and vegetables. The sauce is simmered for several hours until it is thick and flavorful.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOSTACCIOLI (BAKED PASTA WITH CREAMY SAUCE & ITALIAN SAUSAG



Mostaccioli (Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce & Italian Sausag image

Yummy pasta -- It makes a lot (2 9x13 pans) but could be easily halved. Everyone in my office is RAVING about this this week, and it's great b/c it can be adjusted to your own liking.

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 9x13 pans

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (16 ounce) boxes penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 quarts heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
1 lb mild Italian sausage
2 red bell peppers
25 -30 sliced mushrooms
15 roma tomatoes
fresh basil
diced garlic
olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook both boxes of noodles until they are semi done.
  • Drain and set aside, but do not rinse.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a saucepot.
  • Add minced garlic (more or less if desired).
  • Slowly add heavy whipping cream to melted butter and garlic mixture.
  • Bring sauce to a slow simmer, then add 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Let sauce simmer on low.
  • Break into pieces and brown Italian sausage.
  • Add 2 thinly sliced peppers to meat mixture.
  • When both are fully cooked, dump them into the sauce.
  • Saute sliced mushrooms in 1 Tbsp butter seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • When cooked, add to sauce.
  • Place tomatoes in a food processor and process until blended with chunks.
  • Add fresh basil to taste (don't be stingy - a lot is better).
  • Add diced garlic to taste.
  • Add olive oil.
  • Don't be afraid to start small and add more basil, garlic and oil as you go.
  • This tomato mixture can be made a day early; let set in refrigerator overnight.
  • Add this dish to the sauce.
  • Bring the huge pot to a boil, let it simmer just a minute or two.
  • Take the penne noodles and divide them into the two 9x13-inch pans, spreading them out evenly.
  • Divide sauce into each pan filled with the noodles and mix it with the noodles.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of both pans.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

MOSTACCIOLI SAUCE



Mostaccioli Sauce image

Make and share this Mostaccioli Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by avsfan8657

Categories     Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped bacon (about 3 slices)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cooking sherry
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • Heat Oil, brown bacon until tender. Add ground beef, ground pork & onion and cook until meat is done. Add all remaining ingredients except the tomato paste and simmer under low heat for 1 hour. Add tomato paste and continue simmering for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve over mostaccioli noodles.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH MEAT SAUCE



Mostaccioli With Meat Sauce image

This recipe was given to me over 30 years ago from an Italian friend. This is a really nice pasta dish served with a salad, garlic bread, and wine. When I make this, I usually only cook up 8 ounces of pasta, and I do not mix up the meat sauce and pasta together unless I am serving a crowd. For 2-4 people I spoon the sauce over...

Provided by Crystal ~

Categories     Beef

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound hamburger, browned and drained
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, petite diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine, good quality
16 ounces of cooked and drained mostaccioli pasta

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, brown hamburger; drain.
  • 2. To the browned beef, add; onion, green pepper, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, and bay leaf.
  • 3. Cover and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • 4. In a large stock pot, cook the pasta in boiling salted water for approximately 12-15 minutes or until tender.
  • 5. Drain the pasta in a colander and add pasta back into the stock pot.
  • 6. Add the meat sauce to the pot of pasta and mix thoroughly. Add a little more wine or water if it looks to thick or dry. Simmer until mostaccioli noodles and meat sauce are heated evenly. (Or you can spoon the sauce over individual plates of pasta instead).
  • 7. Serve with freshly grated or shredded parmesan cheese on top.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



Mostaccioli with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce image

Provided by Paul Young

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried rigatoni pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 small red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small yellow pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2 cups Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, diced
1 small Spanish onion, diced
1 tomato, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and put into a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, while the pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook the ground beef and sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove the mixture from the pan and add to the pasta bowl. Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and saute the peppers and onion until golden brown and tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the peppers and onions to the pasta bowl. Heat the sauce in a saucepan and then pour it over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve hot.
  • To make Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce:
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook the sun-dried tomatoes and onion for 5 minutes. Add the tomato, garlic, chicken stock, tomato juice, and crushed red pepper and simmer to reduce by 1/4. Add the heavy cream and cook for 1 more minute, then carefully transfer to a food processor or blender. Puree the sauce until smooth. Serve the sauce warm or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

SAUSAGE AND MOSTACCIOLI WITH RICH CREAM SAUCE



Sausage and Mostaccioli With Rich Cream Sauce image

Creamy, rich and filling. Serve this with a nice green salad and a big loaf of garlic bread. My little girl absolutely loves this. The bonus is: you can have this on the table in about 30 minutes.

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta or 8 ounces rotini pasta
12 ounces bulk sweet Italian sausage
2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms or 2 cups button mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, preferably al dente (firm to the bite); keep warm.
  • For sauce, in a large skillet cook sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until sausage is brown. Drain fat.
  • Stir whipping cream and basil into sausage mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Spoon the sausage mixture over pasta.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH VODKA SAUCE RECIPE - (5/5)



Mostaccioli with Vodka Sauce Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by á-26038

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tablespoons butter r margarine
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup imported prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1/2 pound) cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup vodka or chicken broth
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2 cup sliced pitted imported kalamata or large pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli or penne rigate pasta
1/4 cup freshly grated or shredded imported Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter and oil in 10-inch skillet over medium high heat. Cook garlic and onion in butter mixture about 5 minutes, stirring occasionaly, until onion is tender. 2. Stir in prosciutto and chicken. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is brown. Stir in vodka. Cook uncovered until liquid is evaporated. 3. Stir in whipping cream, olives, parsley and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 30 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. 4. While sauce is simmering, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Add pasta to sauce, toss gently until pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with cheese.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For a richer sauce, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
  • Add a splash of red wine to the sauce for a deeper flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the sauce, such as ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  • Top the Mostaccioli with additional cheese before baking for a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the Mostaccioli with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.

Conclusion: Mostaccioli is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its hearty sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheese, it's a comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Mostaccioli is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish, give Mostaccioli a try!

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