Ingredients
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- 1 pound uncooked mostaccioli pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 (24-ounce) jars marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and/or parsley for serving (optional)
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano in a medium bowl.
- Boil salted water and cook mostaccioli for 2 minutes less than instructed.
- Cook Italian sausage and onion in a skillet until browned.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes to sausage mixture and cook until fragrant.
- Combine pasta and sausage mixture in a pot, then add marinara sauce.
- Layer half the pasta in a baking dish, spoon cheese mixture on top, add remaining pasta, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Consider adding bell peppers or mushrooms for an extra flavor.
Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushiness during baking.
Prepare a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75