Mediterranean Mostaccioli Food

MEDITERRANEAN MOSTACCIOLI WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cook mostaccioli in large saucepan as directed on package, adding zucchini to the cooking water during the last 2 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain mostaccioli mixture; return to pan.
• Add remaining ingredients; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA IN MINUTES

Steps:

• Boil water for pasta in a pasta pot, fitted with a strainer. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken strips until no longer pink -- about 3 minutes each side. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to skillet. Saute for 2 minutes. In the meantime, add the fresh pasta to boiling water, cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
• Now add the basil, artichoke hearts, olives and feta cheese to the skillet. Saute 1 minute then stir in the cream. Strain the pasta and transfer to a large pasta bowl. Add the chicken saute to the pasta and toss. Season with oregano, salt and pepper before serving.

MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. , Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; layer with cheese mixture and remaining pasta mixture. , Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; top with Romano cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

MEDITERRANEAN MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding eggplant and zucchini the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain. Return to saucepan; cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, for sauce: In a large skillet cook ground meat until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in tomatoes, raisins, basil, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
• Transfer pasta mixture to a warm serving platter. Spoon the sauce over pasta mixture. If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese.

MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Brown meat; add vegetables and cook until tender.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce and garlic.
• In casserole dish, layer half the cooked noodles, meat sauce, and Velveeta. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until heated through and cheese begins to bubble and brown on top.

MEXICAN MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook mostaccioli at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
• Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Add picante sauce and stewed tomatoes to the ground beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften completely, about 10 minutes. Gently stir the cooked mostaccioli into the ground beef mixture. Add Mexican-style cheese; cook and stir until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

MOSTACCIOLI

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and red pepper, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the pork sausage, cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain off and discard any excess fat, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the penne pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the penne, then toss with the red sauce and Italian cheese blend. Stir until the cheese has melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.