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.

Paco Diaz
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Abubaker Baker
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I served this dish with a side of mashed potatoes and it was the perfect meal. The mashed potatoes helped to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Quintus Mils
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I made this dish in a single serving casserole dish and it turned out perfectly. It was the perfect meal for one.


Adil Afrisidi
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I used a jar of Alfredo sauce instead of making my own and it was still delicious. This recipe is very versatile.


Ashley Elam
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I added some chopped mushrooms to the sauce and it turned out great! It added a nice earthy flavor.


Syed Waheed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meatballs. I had some leftover meatballs from another recipe and I used them to make this dish. It was delicious!


Khsh Hhj
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I loved this dish. The cheese was not overpowering and it added a nice richness to the sauce.


MD Shaju Khan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Drmahad Hassan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the meatballs and the sauce.


asmare dress
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I served this dish with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect meal. The garlic bread helped to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Namiyingo Eseza
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I made this dish in a slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy and convenient.


Sean Joseph
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I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still delicious. This recipe is very versatile.


Robert Masembe
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I added some chopped spinach to the sauce and it turned out great! It added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Michelle Cossey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover spaghetti and I used it to make this dish. It was delicious!


Sophie Ali
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Bernard Bryant
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mae Hernandez123
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved these! They were so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious.


Filip Sunny
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Eman Soomro
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.