CLASSIC BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Classic Baked Mostaccioli image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound mostaccioli pasta, cooked and drained
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add in the onion and garlic, and cook until just tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Make sure to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the Italian sausage mixture, cooked pasta and pasta sauce until well combined.
Layer half of the pasta mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese. Spoon the remaining pasta mixture into the dish to form a second layer.
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This double-decker layering approach means there will be plenty of cheesy flavor throughout the whole dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.