Now that the weather is getting chilly, we don’t grill as much as we did in the summer months. I love the yummy dishes that fall brings, comfort foods. A tried and true dish for which I always have ingredients stocked is a mostaccioli bake. My mom gave me this recipe years ago and it is one my husband requests this time of the year. And it makes great leftovers for lunch the next day!
Mostaccioli and Sausage Bake – Recipe
Ingredients
- 8oz mostaccioli noodles
- 1 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1/4 cup green pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 – 16oz can tomatoes diced
- 1 – 6oz can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Cook noodles as directed on the box
- Brown sausage, onions, & green pepper
- Add undrained tomatoes, paste, water, & spices to sausage mixture – stir well
- Add pasta
- Spoon half the mixture into a large baking dish
- Top with cheese
- Add rest of mixture
- Bake for 35 minutes
If desired, more cheese can be added to the top of the mixture. Serve with a tasty side of garlic bread!
