Cheesy Mostaccioli

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

This recipe is from an old Pampered Chef cookbook. Simple and something my kids will eat. Freezes well. See note for OAMC instructions.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (11 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions:

1. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions; rinse and drain.
2. In a non-stick skillet, cook and stir the beef over medium-high heat until meat is browned; drain.
3. Add in spaghetti sauce, soup, pepper, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, sauce, and 2 cups cheese.
5. Transfer mixture to a greased 4-quart baking dish.
6. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over the top.
7. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until heated through.
8. Note: OAMC instructions--To freeze: Complete recipe through step 6. Seal with foil or place in a zip top bag. Freeze.
9. To serve: Thaw in fridge overnight. Bake as directed.

Reviews

[msm in Michigan]

A great kid and adult friendly recipe. My 1 year old ate his little heart out. I did forget to put the cheese on top, but I honestly didn't miss it. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[Nasseh]

I love the ease of this recipe. I only used 1lb of beef & about half the cheese. There was only 1 serving left over after dinner so I had it for lunch the next day. Very tasty...

[planegirl]

Very good! I used 2 lbs groud beef because I have 1 lb chubs and didn't know what to do with the other 1/2 lb. Like other reviewers I added onion and garlic while cooking the ground beef. I made for OAMC but had about 1 serving left after filling two 8 x 8 pans. So of course I had to eat that right away without baking. Great recipe will make again.