BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Cheesy Baked Mostaccioli

Ingredients:

• 4 cups (12 oz.) mostaccioli
• 1 lb. Italian sausage or ground beef
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Mild Cheddar Shreds, divided
• 2 pkgs. (16 oz.)  Mozzarella Shreds, divided
• 3 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
2. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
3. Cook sausage and onion in large skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain fat, if necessary. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasoning; simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour meat sauce into pasta; mix well. Place half of pasta mixture in 9×13-inch baking dish; top with 2 cups of Mozzarella shreds and 1 cup Mild Cheddar shreds, remaining pasta mixture, remaining Mozzarella shreds, Mild Cheddar shreds and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until heated through.