Sure, here’s a detailed recipe for Mostaccioli Bake, a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion!
Mostaccioli Bake
Description: This is a very easy, very tasty, and very inexpensive dish that will leave you wanting more! I made this up one night just searching through my kitchen for something to make for dinner. I am a bachelor, so this is great for leftovers for a couple of days. Hope you like it!
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Vegetable, European, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh zucchini |
| 3 | Fresh mushrooms |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1 | Butter |
| 2 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1 | Parsley |
| 1 | Dried parsley |
| Mostaccioli noodles (enough to serve your desired number of people) | |
| Italian sausage (enough to serve your desired number of people) | |
| Italian seasonings (to taste) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 440.5
- Fat Content: 29.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13g
- Cholesterol Content: 73mg
- Sodium Content: 1543.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 14.1g
- Protein Content: 23.9g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the mostaccioli noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Once cooked, drain them and set them aside.
- In a saucepan, sauté the fresh zucchini and mushrooms with minced garlic, butter, and Italian seasonings. Once cooked, set aside.
- Cut the Italian sausage into bite-size pieces and brown them in a frying pan over medium heat. Once browned, set aside.
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Assembling the Dish:
- Take a 9×13 inch baking dish and layer half of the cooked mostaccioli noodles on the bottom.
- Spread the sautéed vegetables and browned Italian sausage evenly over the noodles.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the vegetables and sausage mixture.
- Pour half of the sauce over the cheese and spread it evenly. Adjust the amount of sauce according to your preference for sauciness.
- Layer the remaining mostaccioli noodles over the sauce, followed by the rest of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Finish by sprinkling dried parsley over the cheese.
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Baking:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the dish is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Serving:
- Once done, remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve your delicious Mostaccioli Bake hot, accompanied by some Italian bread and a fresh salad.
Enjoy this delightful and comforting dish with your loved ones, and savor the flavors of Italian-inspired goodness! 🍝🧀🥖🥗
