Mostaccioli Con Salsiccia Recipe
Tubular noodles tossed with Italian sausage, red pepper flakes and a creamy tomato sauce, available tossed or baked with mozzarella +1.00
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the mostaccioli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 2
Cook Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Finish Sauce
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Remove from heat.
Combining and Baking (optional)
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked mostaccioli pasta with the sausage and tomato sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 7
Baking (optional)
If desired, transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
