BAKED MOSTACCIOLI  

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INGREDIENTS:  
1 cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta  
1/2 pound ground beef  
2 Italian sausages, removed from casings  
2 tablespoons each of chopped onion and green pepper  
1 clove garlic, minced  
1 cup canned tomatoes, diced  
3 ounces tomato paste  
1/2 cup water  
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves  
1/2 teaspoon salt  
1 teaspoon dried oregano  
dash sugar and black pepper  
1 egg, slightly beaten  
8 ounces ricotta cheese  
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese  
8 ounces shredded Mozzarella Cheese  
1/4 cup Romano cheese  

DIRECTIONS:  
Cook mostaccioli until al dente in boiling salted water.  
Drain and set aside. In skillet, combine meat, sausages,  
onion, green pepper and garlic. cook breaking up meat,  
until meat is browned. Drain off fat. To the meat, add  
all remaining ingredients, except egg and cheeses. Bring  
meat sauce to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to  
20 minutes, stirring occasionally. meanwhile, combine egg  
and cheeses. To assemble, stir cooked pasta into meat sauce.  
Place half in 1 quart buttered baking dish. Spread cheese  
mixture evenly over the top. cover with remaining pasta.  
Top with mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Romano cheese.  
Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked  
through.  

Yield: 4 Servings  
Category: Main Courses, Pasta, Casseroles