Baked mostaccioli is a warm, delicious, comforting meal. has jumbo shells pasta, ground beef and marinara sauce topped with melty cheese and baked until hot and bubbly. The whole family will love this baked pasta recipe!
Baked Mostaccioli with jumbo shells
- 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo shells pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jars marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease baking dish and set aside.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the pasta and cook for the minimum cook time listed on the package. Then, drain and set aside.
- heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef, and cook, crumbling, until beef is browned. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning,dried oregano. and black pepper to the skillet and stir. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Cook at a low simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan. Then gently stir in the cooked pasta. Transfer to the greased baking dish.Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top of the pasta.Cover the baking dish with a foil
- Bake, covered with foil, for 25 minutes. Then uncover and continue baking for 5-10 more minutes, until the rigatoni is hot and bubbly around the edges and lightly browned on top. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving enjoy.
