Best Mostaccioli Marinara With Basil Recipes

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.

MOSTACCIOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup, tomato sauce, oregano and salt.
• Mix together drained pasta and beef mixture.
• Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish and top with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
• Enjoy!

MOSTACCIOLI WITH TOMATOES, BASIL & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat oil and saute garlic.
• Add tomatoes.
• Stir in chopped basil and Mozarella.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss with the hot Mostaccioli which is cooked and drained.
• Serve immediately topped with fresh Parmesan.
• and Romano blend.

MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. , Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; layer with cheese mixture and remaining pasta mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; top with Romano cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and red pepper, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the pork sausage, cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off and discard any excess fat, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the penne, then toss with the red sauce and Italian cheese blend. Stir until the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

SLOW-COOKER MARINARA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in a 3- to 4-qt. slow cooker.
• Stir in oil. Cover; cook on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours or low-heat setting for 5-6 hours.
• Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree marinara in the slow cooker, or puree the sauce in batches in a regular blender. Stir in basil into pureed sauce.
• Cook marinara to room temperature, then transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate sauce up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Serve marinara over pasta or use as a sauce for pizza.