Mostaccioli Marinara With Basil Recipes

MOZZARELLA AND BASIL WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In shallow 2-quart casserole, place cheese cubes. Sprinkle with basil. Spoon marinara sauce around cheese.
• Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly. Serve with baguette slices.

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°.

MOSTACCIOLI MARINARA WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Position knife blade in food processor, add tomatoes.
• Pulse 3 to 4 times or until amost smooth, set aside.
• Coat a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray, add oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
• Stir in parlsey and basil.
• Serve sauce over pasta; sprinkle with cheese.

MARINARA BASIL WITH SWEET SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large hot saucepan and brown sausages. Add onions and garlic and saute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over bucatoni.

BASIL MARINARA

Steps:

• Saute onions in olive oil in saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over the pasta of your choice.

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.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook and stir until almost browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Draining really isn't necessary. Add tomato sauce, basil, parsley, and pepper; heat to a mild boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Remove sauce from heat and stir in salad dressing. Pour desired amount over pasta and serve.