Description
Baked mostaccioli is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pasta, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses for a satisfying dish that delights at any gathering. As it bakes, the golden crust forms a mouthwatering topping that promises a flavor-packed experience with every bite. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining friends, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz mostaccioli pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook mostaccioli in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, and half the mozzarella until creamy.
- Fold cooked pasta into the sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with half of the remaining mozzarella.
- Add rest of pasta mixture, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg