Easy Weeknight Mostaccioli
This Easy Weeknight Mostaccioli is hearty, cheesy, and simple to make. With Italian sausage, pasta, marinara, and plenty of melty mozzarella, it’s the kind of no-fuss dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce (any flavor you love!)
- 12 oz mostaccioli or penne
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- While pasta cooks, brown the sausage in a large skillet. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the spaghetti sauce, parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until everything is coated.
- Transfer mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Top evenly with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Swap Italian sausage for ground beef or turkey if you want to lighten it up.
- Make it ahead! Assemble everything, cover, and refrigerate. Just bake when you’re ready to eat (add 10 minutes to the bake time).
- Add some veggies—like sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers—for extra flavor and color.
- A crisp green salad with balsamic vinaigrette
- Garlic bread (because extra carbs are always welcome)
- A glass of red wine (Chianti or Cabernet works beautifully)
Nutrition
Serving: 8servingsCalories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 1mg
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