The entire family will adore this simple baked mostaccioli recipe, which combines tender pasta with a hearty Italian meat sauce and is then topped with a decadent mixture of creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses.
This scenario, where your entire family is starving on a Tuesday night, is all too familiar. You desire a quick and simple meal that isn’t available at a drive-through. What’s a parent to do when they’re hungry and exhausted? Baked Mostaccioli, of course!
This incredibly straightforward Italian baked pasta dish is packed with flavor, cheese, and protein to keep you feeling satisfied. The mostaccioli itself is tender and perfectly clings to the sauce, while the cheeses and hearty meat sauce produce an irresistibly savory flavor.
Penne mostaccioli, also known as “small mustaches,” has the exact same shape as penne pasta but lacks a ridged exterior. It works well in salads, casseroles, and stir-fries just like penne. The Campania region of southern Italy is where the shape originated.
This decadent, cheesy pasta dish is a “family tradition” for holidays and special occasions, despite the fact that we are not Italian. When I first tried this mostaccioli recipe, I was thrilled because it has all the flavor of lasagna without the effort of layering the ingredients. Try it; I’m sure your family will love it too! —Nancy Mundhenke, Kinsley, Kansas
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