Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Mostaccioli
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the mostaccioli pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Mixture Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped basil. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked mostaccioli with the tomato sauce. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
Spread half of the pasta and sauce mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon the cheese mixture over the pasta, then top with the remaining pasta and sauce mixture.
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Mostaccioli
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.