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I came across this recipe several years ago, and it has been a hit with my family ever since. My children especially enjoy the unique noodles! It's ideal to take to our church potlucks, because it serves a large group.—Darlene Carlson, Jamestown, North Dakota
With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 271 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 593 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.
Originally published as Baked Mostaccioli in Country Ground Beef , p55
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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by paleda
I would like to see reviews of the recipe as printed. "What I did to the recipe" is not helpful.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by megnicholl
Came out very dry.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by 1275
After I made a few alternations, this proved to be a very easy supper. I rated it 4 stars because it was good, just a lot like other casseroles. I halved the recipe and used small shell pasta instead. I skipped the diced tomatoes and added some spaghetti sauce. I also skipped the tomato paste and mushrooms and skipped the step of simmering with the bay leaf. To add more smoothness, try adding something like 2 oz. of softened cream cheese. Overall, good basic casserole.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by UIC_Puckhead_Paul
Everyone (incl. 2 kids - 8 & 11) devoured this one! I did skip the mushrooms though, but added fresh green pepper instead. I also added an additional cup of cheese (3 total). LOVE THIS RECIPE!
Reviewed on May. 28, 2011 by Dofomaha
The recipe was good I did however tweak it a little bit for more flavor i used some of the other reviewers sugustions such as using fresh mushrooms, half italian sausage for some of the ground beef ,fresh basil and oregano. It came out really good and it reheats well. I will definately make again.
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by sahm824
Our family really liked this recipe. I used half a pound of Italian sausage-turkey plus one pound of the lean ground beef. I used fresh mushrooms and extra garlic. Yummy!
Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by dozer77
this is wonderful.I added more garlic, worcestershire sauce,pepper flakes, oregano and red wine for some of the water as badkitty suggested in her review,just because it sounded so good.My husband said it was a keeper.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by badkitty
I thought this was a very good basic recipe and my family liked it very much. I used more noodles than called for and felt I could have probably used the whole 16 ounce box. That is my preference though, as I like more noodles than meat in dishes like this. I needed to add more spices/ seasonings for my taste. I added more garlic along with some Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh minced parsley, dried oregano , and a bit more sugar. I replaced some of the water with red wine and used fresh mushrooms instead of canned (sauteed them with the beef, onions, and garlic). I added mozzarella and fontina cheeses , along with Parmesan, to the middle and top layer of the casserole. Good meal with yummy leftovers and I would make this again. Easy too, thanks for the recipe!
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2011 by obsessedwithfood
I wasn't wowed by this recipe but it was still very good. For me, it seemed like it needed a little something extra. Leftovers warm up well and I almost think it was better the next day. Served it with a Caesar salad and garlic bread. Whole family ate it but no one made any comments about it.
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by sylvia_moss
This recipe is so good. My husband also does not like red sauce pastas but he even loved this!!!
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