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Q: Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use any tube-shaped pasta as a substitute for penne.
Q: Is it necessary to brown the beef before adding it to the sauce?
A: Yes, browning the beef adds depth to the flavor of the dish.
Q: Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can assemble the dish ahead of time and bake it when ready to serve.
Pasta House Baked Mostaccioli
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to skillet. Cook until onion is tender.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and place in a large baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Calories: 741kcal
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 1429mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 72g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 51g
