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Ingredients
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Pasta
Dublin Meat Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cooking Mostaccioli
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the mostaccioli and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Dublin Meat Sauce
- 2
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Brown the Beef
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Preparing Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Mix Pasta with Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked mostaccioli with either the Dublin meat sauce or marinara sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional basil or grated cheese if desired.