A delicious baked pasta dish featuring tender mostaccioli noodles, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 400 g diced tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 450 g mostaccioli pasta
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion
- 100 g parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 800 g tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Cook the mostaccioli pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
Step 5
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
Step 7
Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the pasta.
Step 8
Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 10
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!