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Mostaccioli Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce Italian Sausag Recipe

This decadent Mostaccioli Baked Pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Two 9x13 pans of creamy, cheesy pasta baked to perfection with savory Italian sausage, vibrant peppers, and rich tomato sauce. Easily halved for smaller gatherings. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 6414.8 kcal
Protein 297g
Rating 4.8 (27 Reviews)
Mostaccioli Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce Italian Sausag

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How to Make Mostaccioli Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce Italian Sausag

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook mostaccioli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside; do not rinse.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Stir in 2 cups Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. In a separate skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  8. Add sliced bell peppers to the sausage and cook until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
  9. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another skillet and sauté mushrooms until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. In a food processor, combine crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until coarsely blended. Add more basil, garlic, and olive oil to taste.
  11. Add the sausage and pepper mixture, sautéed mushrooms, and tomato mixture to the cream sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer for a few minutes.
  12. Divide the cooked mostaccioli evenly between two greased 9x13 inch baking dishes.
  13. Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix well to coat.
  14. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over the top of each dish.
  15. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

199 g

Sugar

102g

Fat

1336g

Carbs

146g

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