BAKED CHEESY MOSTACCIOLI

Baked Cheesy Mostaccioli image

My friends and family often request this favorite. Because the sauce works well with several Italian meals, I make a large batch to use for weekday dinners or last-minute company. -Dayna Brohm, Gold Canyon, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked mostaccioli
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.