MEATY MOSTACCIOLI

Meaty Mostaccioli image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli pasta or 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
3 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch sugar
1 dash black pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook mostaccioli until al dente in boiling salted water. Drain and set aside.
In skillet, combine meat with onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until meat is browned breaking up meat chunks as you go. Drain fat.
Add all remaining ingredients to pan, except egg and cheeses.
Bring meat sauce to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While sauce simmers, combine egg and ricotta cheese until smooth.
To assemble, stir cooked pasta into meat sauce.
Place half of pasta mixture in a large casserole dish.
Spread cheese mixture evenly over the top, then cover with remaining pasta.
Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1107.8, Fat 60.9, SaturatedFat 28, Cholesterol 256, Sodium 1571.1, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 11.7, Protein 61.1