Mostaciolli Recipe
Served with your preference of marinara or meat sauce, 2 slices of garlic bread, and your choice of starter. Selection of delicious toppings available; try our sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, or our homemade sausage links or meatballs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garlic Bread
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the mostaccioli pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 10-12 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing Sauce
- 4
Cook Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Making Garlic Bread
- 7
- 8
- 9
Toast Bread
Place the bread on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Assembling the Dish
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, toss the drained mostaccioli with the marinara or meat sauce until well coated.
- 11
Serve
Plate the mostaccioli, top with your choice of additional toppings (sautéed mushrooms, grilled chicken, sausage links, or meatballs), and serve with garlic bread on the side.
