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Recipe Ingredients

  • 4 cups (12 oz.) mostaccioli
  • 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 package (8 oz.) Borden® Whole Milk Mozzarella Shreds, divided
  • 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Directions

  • COOK pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
  • PREHEAT oven to 375F (190C).
  • COOK sausage and onion in large skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain fat, if necessary. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning; simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • POUR meat sauce into pasta; mix well. Place half of pasta mixture in 9×13-inch baking dish; top with 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese, remaining pasta mixture, remaining Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • BAKE 20 to 22 minutes or until heated through.