ITALIAN BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Italian Baked Mostaccioli image

Provided by Sherri E

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box uncooked mostaccioli or penne pasta
1 1/2 lb ground turkey or beef
1/4 c onion, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 lb jar spaghetti sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp oregano
1/2 Tbsp basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 c italian blend shredded cheese

Steps:

1. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions, drain and set aside (stir in a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking). Cook turkey meat/beef, chopped onion and half the garlic until meat is done. Drain well and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375. Combine spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt , pepper and remaining garlic, stir well. Add ground meat to sauce and combine well.
3. Pour pasta in deep baking dish. Pour sauce over pasta. Blend well until all pasta is coated. Bake in 375 degrees oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese over top. Place back in oven and bake for 10 minutes.