Cheese Mostaccioli Recipes

EASY MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, soup, Italian seasoning and pepper., Drain mostaccioli. Add mostaccioli and 1-1/2 cups cheese to beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Freeze option:Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

THREE-CHEESE MEATBALL MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix eggs and ricotta cheese., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and onion 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Add pasta sauce and mostaccioli; toss to combine., Transfer half the pasta mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with ricotta mixture and remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with Romano cheese. Top with meatballs and Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with parsley.

CHEESY MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to the package directions; rinse and drain.
• In a non-stick skillet, cook and stir the beef over medium-high heat until meat is browned; drain.
• Add in spaghetti sauce, soup, pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
• In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, sauce, and 2 cups cheese.
• Transfer mixture to a greased 4-quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the top.
• Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until heated through.
• Note: OAMC instructions--To freeze: Complete recipe through step 6. Seal with foil or place in a zip top bag. Freeze.
• To serve: Thaw in fridge overnight. Bake as directed.

BAKED CHEESY MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, sausage, onion, peppers, mushrooms and garlic over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese and mostaccioli. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

BAKED MOSTACCIOLI WITH THREE CHEESES

Steps:

• Heat conventional oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare mostaccioli as directed on package, rinse and drain, set aside.
• In 2-quart souffle dish or 2-quart casserole, microwave margarine at high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. Microwave at high for 6 to 10 minutes, or until mixture thickens and bubbles, stirring with whisk every 2 minutes.
• Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir to melt. Stir in cooked mostaccioli.
• Arrange tomato slices on top of pasta mixture, if using. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned around edges.

CLASSIC BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Stir in mostaccioli, pasta sauce and 1/2 cup of the Romano cheese. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Romano cheese.
• Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large pot. Add tomatoes, spinach, and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and mixture is thoroughly heated. Add pasta and cheese; cook 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

EASY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce to the pan and mix with the beef.
• Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly over the bottom and layer cooked pasta over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.

MOSTACCIOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, cottage cheese, spinach, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain pasta; stir in 2 cups spaghetti sauce., Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with spinach mixture, remaining pasta mixture and remaining spaghetti sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

CHEESY MOSTACCIOLI WITH BEEF AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add pasta, spaghetti sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.