MOSTACCIOLI BEEF CASSEROLE

Mostaccioli Beef Casserole image

What's not to love in this cheesy, beefy, pasta bake? Since everything is already cooked, all you have to do is pop it in the oven for 20 minutes and let the mixture heat up and the cheese melt. -Patty Hough of Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook mostaccioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the tomato sauce, mushrooms, chili powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Drain mostaccioli; toss with butter. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the mostaccioli, meat sauce and cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.