{"id":105659,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mostaccioli\/"},"modified":"2024-04-26T15:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T20:22:36","slug":"mostaccioli","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mostaccioli\/","title":{"rendered":"Mostaccioli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mostaccioli is a weeknight dinner recipe that everyone can get behind. Packed with pasta and cheese (who can say no to that?), it\u2019s so warm, comforting, rich and hearty that, once dinner is over, it might be an early-to-bed kind of night\u2014score!<\/p>\n<p>This mostaccioli pasta recipe is a fuss-free dish that\u2019s fairly easy to cook, assemble and bake. While this recipe makes a lot of mostaccioli, we can\u2019t guarantee leftovers\u2014you\u2019ll know why after the first bite.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Mostaccioli<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mostaccioli:<\/strong> The star of the show! Grab your favorite brand\u2019s mostaccioli pasta and get cookin\u2019.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian sausage:<\/strong> Whether you prefer hot or sweet, your preferred Italian sausage will taste amazing in this mostaccioli recipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pasta sauce:<\/strong> If you\u2019re cooking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/homemade-pasta-sauce-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/homemade-pasta-sauce-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">homemade pasta sauce<\/a>, kudos! If you are grabbing a jar from the store, try one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-jarred-pasta-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-jarred-pasta-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">favorite jarred pasta sauces<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ricotta:<\/strong> This mostaccioli recipe uses a whole carton of ricotta cheese, so no need to get creative with using up the leftovers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mozzarella:<\/strong> Because we\u2019re maybe <em>slightly<\/em> picky when it comes to cheese, we\u2019ve put together a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-mozzarella-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-mozzarella-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best mozzarella cheese brands<\/a> to buy from the store. You\u2019ll have to shred these yourself, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook the pasta and sausage<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Cook the mostaccioli pasta according to the package\u2019s directions. Drain the pasta and put it in a bowl off to the side.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Toss the cooked pasta in a bit of olive oil after draining so the noodles don&#8217;t stick together while sitting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1983189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mostaccioli-TOHVS24_3353_MF_04_12_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"In a large bowl, stir together the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Crumble the sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it\u2019s no longer pink. Drain the juices from the sausage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1983188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mostaccioli-TOHVS24_3353_MF_04_12_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Spoon the half pasta mixture and top it of with the cheese mixture\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add the spaghetti sauce and the cooked pasta to the sausage.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the cheese filling<\/h3>\n<p>In a large bowl, stir together the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Assemble the dish<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1983185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mostaccioli-TOHVS24_3353_MF_04_12_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Top the pasta with the Romano cheese\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Grease a shallow 3-quart baking dish. Spoon in half the pasta mixture, then add a smooth, even layer of the cheese mixture. Top with the remaining pasta mixture.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake the mostaccioli<\/h3>\n<p>Cover the top of the pan with aluminum foil and bake the mostaccioli until a thermometer reads 160\u00b0, about 40 minutes. Take the foil off the mostaccioli and discard. Top the pasta with the Romano cheese, and bake until heated through, about five minutes longer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1983190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mostaccioli-FT24_3353_ST_0212_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Mostaccioli pasta and bread in a casserole dish on a table with wine on the side\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make it meatless:<\/strong> Make meatless Mondays delicious and fun! Instead of the Italian sausage, sautee a mix of veggies like chopped eggplant, zucchini, onions and mushrooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go gluten-free:<\/strong> Feeding a gluten-free friend or family member? Substitute your favorite gluten-free pasta brand for the mostaccioli pasta, and double-check that your Italian sausage and pasta sauce are certified gluten-free too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap in a different meat:<\/strong> Feel free to use a ground meat like beef, turkey or chicken as an alternative to the Italian sausage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Mostaccioli<\/h2>\n<p>To store, cool the mostaccioli completely to room temperature. Cover it with storage wrap or aluminum foil, and keep it in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat the mostaccioli pasta in the microwave to reinvigorate the cheesy goodness.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you make mostaccioli ahead of time?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can make mostaccioli ahead of time. The day before serving, prepare and assemble the mostaccioli, but hold off on baking it. Wrap the top of the mostaccioli pasta pan with aluminum foil and pop it in the fridge. The next day, bake the mostaccioli according to this recipe\u2019s time and temp. Keep in mind that you may need to bake it for a little longer since it\u2019s chilled from the fridge.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you freeze mostaccioli?<\/h2>\n<p>You can freeze unbaked mostaccioli for up to three months. Wrap the pan with storage wrap and aluminum foil, and store it in the freezer. There\u2019s no need to thaw\u2014simply remove the storage wrap and replace the aluminum foil on the pan. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake the mostaccioli until the cheese is bubbling, about 10 to 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Mostaccioli Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1983186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mostaccioli-FT24_3353_ST_0212_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Mostaccioli pasta and bread in a casserole dish on a table with wine served on the side\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can you use penne pasta instead of mostaccioli pasta?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you totally can. If you can\u2019t find mostaccioli pasta at the store, penne makes a great sub. You could really use any medium-sized pasta shape here, like fusilli, casarecce, cavatappi, gemelli or garganelli.<\/p>\n<h3>What can you serve with mostaccioli?<\/h3>\n<p>Mostaccioli is a rich and heavy Italian American dish, so we recommend serving it with either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/italian-side-dishes-to-make-tonight\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/italian-side-dishes-to-make-tonight\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Italian-inspired side dishes<\/a> or light sides like an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/arugula-salad-with-shaved-parmesan\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/arugula-salad-with-shaved-parmesan\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">arugula salad with shaved Parmesan<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This family-friendly mostaccioli dish has much to love, from the robust pasta, sausage and red sauce base to the creamy ricotta-mozzarella filling. 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Don't count on leftovers!","recipeIngredient":["1 pound uncooked mostaccioli","1-1\/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage","1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce","1 large egg, lightly beaten","1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese","2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese","1\/2 cup grated Romano cheese"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Cook the pasta and sausage","text":"Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Cook the mostaccioli pasta according to the package\u2019s directions. Drain the pasta and put it in a bowl off to the side. Editor\u2019s Tip: Toss the cooked pasta in a bit of olive oil after draining so the noodles don't stick together while sitting. Crumble the sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook the sausage over medium heat until it\u2019s no longer pink. Drain the juices from the sausage. 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This was soooo good! Even better than lasagna! Definitely gonna make this again soon\u2764\ufe0f","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dena350"},"reviewBody":"Superb! Easy peezy and delish!!! Great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Melinda"},"reviewBody":"Made this for dinner last night, and this was delicious!! I did add extra sauce after reading some of the other comments, and I\u2019m glad I did! It would\u2019ve been too dry for my liking. Other than that, I followed the directions as is and I will definitely make this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"missdc"},"reviewBody":"This recipe tastes so much like lasagna but so much less work.  I used only 1 lb.ground turkey with my regular seasonings ......sauce was just enough...used 3\/4 lb. pasta or else this would have been dry....topped with mozzarella cheese.    Delicious....will use this recipe regularly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Damado88"},"reviewBody":"We really loved this once we put our own spin on it. I added chopped up spinach, sweet peppers and onions. I also added thyme, oregano, garlic and salt just because we feel store bought sauce is kind of plain.  I also used hamburger instead of sausage because I'm not a fan of it. Wish I had bought more sauce for it though. I still give it 4 stars even though we added quite a bit because I still liked it plain while my husband likes with more flavors.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"arstephia"},"reviewBody":"This is an easy and flavorful casserole.  I used 1lb hamburger and 1\/2 lb italian sausage instead of all sausage because my children sometimes can't handle a lot of the spices but it was still quite tasty.  The dish was not dry like others I have tried.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tstreich"},"reviewBody":"My family really liked this and I liked how easy it came together.  I used a good Italian turkey sausage (nobody knew but me and nobody noticed - love that when it happens).  As others mentioned, I did increase the sauce a bit (another 1\/2 jar and served the other 1\/2 at the table).  I also had extra mozzarella that I sprinkled on top while it baked.  We will definitely make this again when the mood hits for pasta (which is often).  It made alot!  More than I expected, so for 4 of us we'll be having a leftover night this week unless I freeze it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ardy bare","givenName":"ardy","familyName":"bare"},"reviewBody":"we loved this! will make again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"linsvin"},"reviewBody":"I loved how easy it was to put together. The flavor truly was like having lasagna without all the prep. I used a good bulk italian sausage which I think was the magic ingredient. Next time I think I'll try sprinkling mozzerella cheese on top too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jenmaro"},"reviewBody":"This was really good.  I would add another jar of spaghetti sauce as it was fairly dry. I used a chicken breakfast sausage to make it healthier and that was good.  It made a bigger amount than I expected but that was good and we had some leftovers and some to share.  I made this from TOH's  Italian magazine from the store.  I think the prep was a bit longer than stated as sometimes happens.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mystique054"},"reviewBody":"The kids loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"_nlfPA"},"reviewBody":"This is absolutely delicious if you love Italian food you will love this dish.The only thing different I did, was to add 1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, drained and changed from ricotta cheese to cottage cheese.Nancy Foust FE","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hunkydoriest"},"reviewBody":"Delicious.  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It wasn't hard to clean the dish when there wasn't anything left in it by end of the lunch!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mary7484"},"reviewBody":"<p>I used ground beef and and 1 1\/2 jars of spaghetti sauce since some reviews stated it was dry and I always add parsley when I use ricotta cheese. 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