Best 7 Three Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable "Three Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli"! This classic Italian-American casserole combines the savory flavors of seasoned meatballs, gooey cheese, and tender pasta in a symphony of culinary delight. Each bite offers a delightful blend of textures, from the tender meatballs to the melted cheese and al dente pasta. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply seeking a satisfying meal for your family, this mouthwatering recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA BAKE



Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake image

Chunks of chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with basil and fresh spinach are baked with multi-grain penne pasta and topped with cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 43m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 (9 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
2 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
2 tablespoons KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding spinach to the boiling water for the last minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken and basil in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Neufchatel.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella; pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through; top with remaining cheeses. Bake 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

CHEESY MOSTACCIOLI WITH BEEF AND PARMESAN



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Top ground beef and cheesy mostaccioli with spaghetti sauce in this easy weeknight pasta bake. Cheesy Mostaccioli with Beef and Parmesan takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
3 cups mostaccioli, cooked
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add pasta, spaghetti sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well.
  • Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

BAKED MOSTACCIOLI WITH THREE CHEESES



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Make and share this Baked Mostaccioli With Three Cheeses recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evan Edstrom

Categories     High In...

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli pasta
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk (low fat)
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1 medium tomatoes, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat conventional oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare mostaccioli as directed on package, rinse and drain, set aside.
  • In 2-quart souffle dish or 2-quart casserole, microwave margarine at high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. Microwave at high for 6 to 10 minutes, or until mixture thickens and bubbles, stirring with whisk every 2 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir to melt. Stir in cooked mostaccioli.
  • Arrange tomato slices on top of pasta mixture, if using. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned around edges.

EASY PASTA BAKE WITH MOSTACCIOLI AND MEATBALLS



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This is an incredibly easy dish to prepare for a potluck dinner or a football party, or just for your family at home. It's easy on the wallet too, because it has few ingredients! Great when served with garlic bread.

Provided by VIOLET2004

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¾ pound mostaccioli pasta
1 (15.5 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste
12 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add mostaccioli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer mostaccioli to a large glass baking dish. The pasta should reach about halfway to the rim of the dish. Cover with as much spaghetti sauce as you like, at least enough to almost cover the pasta.
  • Place meatballs in a microwave-save dish and heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Spread out on top of the pasta. Cover entirely with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is completely melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8 calories, Carbohydrate 81.3 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 853.8 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

BAKED PENNE WITH THREE CHEESES



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I don't believe in serving kids macaroni and cheese every day. It should be treated as an indulgence, because that's what it is. This is my version of the classic macaroni and cheese Xea's grandmother makes. Older kids can easily make this by themselves. Add a big green salad and they can have dinner ready before you get home from work!

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound penne rigate pasta
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (preferably panko)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare the penne rigate according to the package directions, minus 1 or 2 minutes of cooking time (see Cook's Note). Drain, then pour the pasta into a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan.
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour until it's dissolved. Add the cream to the saucepan. Add the nutmeg, seasoned salt, and black pepper and whisk the mixture until it's warmed through.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and add the mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Stir until you have a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and top with the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top turns a golden brown.

"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

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta (ziti or penne' pasta could also be used)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese

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

THREE-CHEESE MEATBALL MOSTACCIOLI



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When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing Daddy. This tasty mostaccioli is meatball magic. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 jars (24 ounces each) pasta sauce with meat
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh parsley or fresh baby arugula, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions for al dente; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix eggs and ricotta cheese., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and onion 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Add pasta sauce and mostaccioli; toss to combine., Transfer half the pasta mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with ricotta mixture and remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with Romano cheese. Top with meatballs and Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the soup will taste.
  • Brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give the soup a more complex flavor.
  • Add some vegetables to the soup. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and meld the ingredients together.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese meatball mostaccioli is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of tender meatballs, three types of cheese, and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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