Mama Mia Triple Cheese Mostaccioli Bake Recipes

TRIPLE CHEESE MOSTACCIOLI BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2. In a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk. Over medium heat, cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles; remove from heat.
• 3. Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese; mix well. Stir in cooked pasta.
• 4. Spoon half the pasta mixture into a greased 13x9" baking dish; top with Swiss cheese, and then remaining pasta mixture. Cover and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• 5. Uncover, immediately top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TRIPLE CHEESE MOSTACCIOLI BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 3. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in milk.
• 4. Over medium heat, cook and stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat.
• 5. Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese; mix well.
• 6. Stir in cooked pasta.
• 7. Spoon half the pasta mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish; top with swiss cheese and then the remaining pasta mixture.
• 8. Cover and bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• 9. Uncover; immediately top with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
• 10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

"MAMA MIA" TRIPLE CHEESE MOSTACCIOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook Pasta "al dente" style. While Pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt Butter in a large saucepan under medium heat. Stir in Flour, Salt and Pepper. Gradually add Milk; cook and stir until it thickens and slowly bubbles.
• Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup each Cheddar and Parmesan Cheese, blend until mixed well. Stir in Pasta.
• Spoon 1/2 Pasta and sauce into greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Layer with Swiss Cheese, then remaining Pasta mixture.
• Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Uncover and sprinkle remaining Cheddar Cheese over the top. Serve after Cheese melts, about 5-10 minutes.

THE BEST BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage; cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until crumbled, golden brown and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper; cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender and the tomato paste is thoroughly combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, parsley sprigs and 1/4 cup water and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover partially with a lid and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the Pecorino Romano, the egg, remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano, pinch of salt and a couple grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and combined; set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Once the meat sauce is finished cooking, remove the parsley sprigs and discard. Stir in the al dente mostaccioli until well coated.
• Transfer half of the pasta and sauce to the prepared baking dish, then spread the ricotta mixture on top in an even layer with a rubber spatula or small offset spatula. Top with the remaining pasta and sauce, followed by the mozzarella, then the remaining 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is bubbling at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

MOSTACCIOLI SPINACH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain, set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook 4 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper; remove from heat.
• Combine pasta, cheese sauce, 1 cup parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and spinach in a large bowl; stir well. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with parsley, if desired.