Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsDeLuca's RestaurantMostaccioli With Meat Sauce Recipe

Mostaccioli With Meat Sauce Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Mostaccioli pasta, meat sauce. Available in full or half portions.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add Salt

    Once the water is boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt.

  3. 3

    Cook Mostaccioli

    Add 2 cups of mostaccioli pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.

  4. 4

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the mostaccioli in a colander and set aside.

Making Meat Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 6

    Cook Ground Beef

    Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

  3. 7

    Add Garlic

    Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 8

    Add Tomato Products

    Pour in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes and add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Stir well to combine.

  5. 9

    Season the Sauce

    Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir to combine, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

  6. 10

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    After the sauce has simmered, add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

  7. 11

    Serve and Garnish

    Serve mostaccioli hot, garnished with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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