Baked Red and White Mostaccioli

Baked Red and White Mostaccioli

Baked Mostaccioli is a super simple and tasty blend of marinara and alfredo sauces. With only five ingredients, it comes together fast and is perfect for an easy dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mostaccioli
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups alfredo sauce
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt & pepper
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Once boiling, add in your mostaccioli and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.

  3. 3

    While waiting for your noodles to cook, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add in the ground sirloin and season with salt and pepper (and whatever else you like to season your meat with). Brown the meat until fully cooked and no longer pink.

  4. 4

    Pour the cooked meat into the pot of cooked & drained noodles.

  5. 5

    Pour in 2 cups of red sauce, 2 cups of alfredo sauce and mix until fully incorporated.

  6. 6

    Pour into the prepared dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

  7. 7

    Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Baked Red and White Mostaccioli

Baked Red and White Mostaccioli

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About this Recipe

Looking for an incredibly easy, yet utterly satisfying dinner? This Baked Red and White Mostaccioli delivers rich, comforting flavor with minimal effort, combining two classic sauces into one hearty dish.

What makes this mostaccioli recipe stand out is its brilliant simplicity: just five core ingredients create a harmonious balance of savory tomato sauce and creamy alfredo. It’s a smart shortcut to complex flavor without the fuss, perfect for those busy evenings when you crave homemade comfort food.

Prepare for a hearty, deeply satisfying pasta bake that brings together the best of both worlds. Each forkful offers tender mostaccioli coated in a luscious sauce that's both tangy from the marinara and rich from the alfredo, complemented by savory ground sirloin. A generous layer of melted, bubbly mozzarella cheese on top adds an irresistible finish, making every bite comforting, cheesy, and packed with flavor that appeals to everyone.

While ground sirloin creates a lean yet flavorful base, feel free to swap it for ground beef, Italian sausage, or even ground turkey for a different twist. You could also keep it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding sautéed vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. For an extra layer of cheesiness, experiment with different shredded cheeses like provolone or an Italian blend alongside the mozzarella.

This Baked Red and White Mostaccioli is the ideal centerpiece for a weeknight family dinner or a casual gathering. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad and some crusty garlic bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal.

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