Zippy Mostaccioli

Submitted by Stephanie S.

"This is a good comforting meal. My kids love it, something different then Italian pasta dishes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck blade roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
• 2 carrots, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup sliced celery
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 3 ounces mostaccioli

directions

1. In large skillet, brown meat in hot shortening.
2. Add undrained tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, paprika, chili powder, and pepper.
3. Cover; cook over low heat 30 minutes.
4. Stir in water and uncooked mostaccioli.
5. Bring to boiling.
6. Turn into a 2-qt. casserole.
7. Bake, covered, at 350 till mostaccioli and meat are tender, 40 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.