Baked Mostaciolli

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 75 min
Serves 4

Ingredients

16 ounces Mostaccioli, penne, or rigatoni pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce, any flavor (get at Aldi or Cub)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
Chopped parsley to garnish (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
Cook sausage until browned in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently, breaking up sausage into small pieces.
Drain off fat.
Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
Add sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Combine pasta, cooked sauce and 1 half of the cheese in a large bowl.
Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9" baking pan. Cover and bake 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Uncover; top with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake 8 minutes longer, or until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

* Serve with toasted Garlic Bread

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