Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli (or penne) pasta is tossed in my own spaghetti sauce in this versatile, delicious, and budget-friendly dish. You can make the sauce ahead to save time. My family and I both enjoy this. I hope you do too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
• 4 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 pound mostaccioli or penne pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and red pepper; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add pork sausage; cook and stir until sausage is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess fat.

Step 2

Stir in crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until sauce has reached your desired consistency.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; toss with red sauce and Italian cheese blend. Stir until cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.