Mostaccioli Broccoli Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. This classic Italian casserole is a great way to enjoy a hearty and comforting meal. With its combination of tender mostaccioli pasta, broccoli florets, and a creamy cheese sauce, this dish is sure to please the whole family. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion and can be served as a main course or a side dish.
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CHEESY BROCCOLI PASTA BAKE
Whip up this cheap, simple and satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the pasta, adding the broccoli for the final 4-5 mins and cooking until tender. Drain well, then heat the grill.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 min, then gradually add the milk, stirring well between each addition. Bring to the boil, stirring, then simmer for 2 mins, before stirring in the mustard, half the cheese and seasoning.
- Mix the pasta and broccoli into the sauce and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and place under a hot grill for 3-4 mins until golden and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.01 milligram of sodium
MOSTACCIOLI BROCCOLI BAKE
A tasty little side dish you could serve with chicken, fish or whatever you like. From the Loma Linda Dental Auxiliary Cookbook.
Provided by Babs in Toyland
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, melt margarine.
- Stir in flour until blended.
- Add milk.
- Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, thyme and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, combine mostaccioli, cheese sauce and broccoli.
- Spoon into 12" by 9" baking dish.
- Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10- 15 minutes until heated through.
BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
Do it like Donatelli's, and don't skimp on the cheese.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Makes 3 quarts sauce and 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. To make the sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, garlic, salt to taste, and the pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is browned. Set aside.
- 2. Heat the rest of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring a bit, until soft. Stir in all of the tomato products. Fill the tomato puree can with hot water, and stir in the beef and chicken base to dissolve. Add the mixture to the saucepan along with the Parmesan, steak seasoning, garlic salt, basil, and parsley, and bring to a simmer.
- 3. Add the beef to the sauce, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt, if necessary.
- 4. To make the baked pasta: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- 5. Toss the cooked pasta with 2 cups of the meat sauce and 11/2 cups each of the mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Mound the mixture in the pie dish and top with the rest of the meat sauce and the mozzarella and Cheddar. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet, and bake until bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with the Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
MOSTACCIOLI BAKE
A wonderful mostaccioli bake! Enjoy with your favorite bread and a side salad.
Provided by COOKINGMOM
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle seasoned salt over the mixture while cooking. Drain and discard grease.
- Drain pasta, and add to beef mixture with pasta sauce and diced tomatoes. Mix in 3 cups mozzarella cheese until combined. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish, even out the top with a spoon, and top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 829.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
ITALIAN MOSTACCIOLI BAKE
I created this recipe when I had a group to feed and only a few ingredients on hand.- Andrea Warneke, St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and salsa. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full). Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8-12 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1064mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
EASY BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
Simple hardy mostaccioli pasta dish that can be baked in a throw-away aluminum pan for easy clean up.
Provided by Alyssa Buschman
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce to the pan and mix with the beef.
- Transfer beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly over the bottom and layer cooked pasta over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 59.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 821 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
"MAMA MIA" TRIPLE CHEESE MOSTACCIOLI BAKE
This recipe came to me from my old across-the-hall neighbor in New York City. Makes a wonderfully smooth and cheesy side dish, or it can be easily doubled for Pot Lucks and Parties. Absolute comfort food!
Provided by Tao2k4
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook Pasta "al dente" style. While Pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt Butter in a large saucepan under medium heat. Stir in Flour, Salt and Pepper. Gradually add Milk; cook and stir until it thickens and slowly bubbles.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup each Cheddar and Parmesan Cheese, blend until mixed well. Stir in Pasta.
- Spoon 1/2 Pasta and sauce into greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Layer with Swiss Cheese, then remaining Pasta mixture.
- Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Uncover and sprinkle remaining Cheddar Cheese over the top. Serve after Cheese melts, about 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 557.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 17.4
MOSTACCIOLI BAKE
This homey lasagna-style casserole from Dorothy Bateman of Carver, Massachusetts will appeal to the whole family. There's plenty of spaghetti sauce to keep the layers of tender pasta and spinach-cheese mixture moist. "It's a hearty main dish that can be made early in the day, refrigerated and baked at dinnertime," Dorothy notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, egg white, cottage cheese, spinach, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; set aside. Drain pasta; stir in 2 cups spaghetti sauce., Layer half of the pasta mixture in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with spinach mixture, remaining pasta mixture and remaining spaghetti sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of Italian sausage and ground beef.
- Add a cup of chopped mushrooms or zucchini to the meat sauce for extra vegetables.
- If you don't have any ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or cream cheese.
- Top the casserole with a layer of mozzarella cheese before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Serve the casserole with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Mostaccioli broccoli bake is a versatile and delicious dish that can be easily tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your pasta dishes cheesy, meaty, or vegetable-packed, this casserole has something for everyone. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and it's sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
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