ST. LOUIS ORIGINAL BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

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If you have been to a wedding in St. Louis you have had Mostaccioli. Some versions are good, some...well let's just say I hope you have avoided the versions that taste like canned tomato soup. This is not one of those, this, in my opinion is a little taste of heaven.

Provided by Kit_Kat

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 head garlic, minced
1/2 lb ground beef, browned
1/2 lb Italian sausage, browned
2 tablespoons sweet basil
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper, ground
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb penne pasta
1 lb mozzarella cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
fresh basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Brown sausage and ground beef in a skillet, set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan (4 qt.) or dutch oven combine all sauce ingredients and meats. Simmer over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover between stirring.
  • In a large pot cook pasta per package directions to al dente stage. Do not over cook. Drain pasta, return to pot, but not to heat. Place 1/2 of sauce recipe in with pasta and stir until combined.
  • Add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
  • In a large baking dish place approximately 1/4 of the sauce recipe in the bottom of the pan.
  • Add pasta/sauce mixture to baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheeses. return to oven for 5 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to Broil and watch constantly until cheese is bubbly and spotted with golden brown spots.

Sohaila Amr
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. The sauce was very rich and the cheese was overpowering.


Suman Sarker
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the creamy sauce and the crispy cheese topping.


Nubian Prince
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I wasn't a fan of this dish. The sauce was too acidic and the pasta was undercooked.


Dawson Bibb
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This baked mostaccioli is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Tina Konzie
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is rich and flavorful and the pasta is cooked to perfection.


Tafree Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Julia Mize
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy cheese topping.


Prembasnet Prembasnet
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This baked mostaccioli was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the pasta was overcooked. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Yakubu Aliyu
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Sipon
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This baked mostaccioli was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and turned out so delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.