Easy Mostaccioli

Name: Easy Mostaccioli
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1-1/4 cups chopped green pepper; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

This rich and cheesy casserole freezes so well that no one would ever guess it had been on ice! It’ll appeal to all ages. Margaret McNeil - Germantown, Tennessee

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/4 cups chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, soup, Italian seasoning and pepper.
Drain mostaccioli. Add mostaccioli and 1-1/2 cups cheese to beef mixture. Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Freeze option:Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 351 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Cheesy Mostaccioli in Simple & Delicious January/February 2009

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Medic 716

Jul 7, 2017

Easy and quick to make.........
Mamacheese2004

Mar 9, 2017

Soooo yummy! Hubby and kids approved. I used Bertolli Plus Penne Pasta to make it a little healthier.
_nlfPA

Jun 8, 2016

This is a great dish to take to a pot luck or reunion. It disappears fast wherever I take it.Nancy FoustVFE PA
lmb123

Jan 10, 2016

Great, easy to make, crowd pleaser!
pajamaangel

Oct 29, 2015

Quick and delicious
lepleyracing

Jun 12, 2014

These is good and easy to make. My family enjoyed it but we thought it could use more seasoning.
pbreus

Oct 2, 2013

Delicious !! My family loves it.
katlaydee3

Sep 10, 2013

I doubled this recipe and made one 11 x 7 pan for us and a large disposable pan for a client's family funeral luncheon. The mild flavor is nice for large groups. A definite keeper!
kclarke123

Sep 8, 2013

I tweek it just a tad with more cheese and some extra sharp cheddar cheese mixed in and on top....I also like mine a little spicier so I add some greek seasoning instead of Italian seasoning and creole seasoning and Cheyenne pepper....I also use 2 lbs of hamburger 1 1/2 c. of bell peppers and 1 1/2 cups of onion.....other than that it is wonderful and is a good recipe for a large crowd or left overs all week....I have already made it twice and my husband loves it with French bread.....very very good!!!!!
richtercory

Apr 29, 2012

Delicious!