This Mostaccioli con Ricotta recipe is a satisfying baked pasta dish perfect to feed a crowd! Featuring spicy Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and homemade meat sauce.
Let’s get started!
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Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water. Brown the Italian sausage and break it into smaller pieces as it browns.
02
Add the canned tomatoes or jar of pasta sauce to the pot. Stir with the meat mixture. Season to taste with more salt if needed.
03
In a separate mixing bowl, mix the ricotta, shredded mozzarella, thyme, basil, oregano, rosemary, and egg.
04
Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add the pasta into the pot of tomato sauce and mix well.
05
Spoon half of pasta mixture. Layer and spread ricotta cheese mixture. Top remaining pasta, sprinkle rest of shredded mozzarella with parmesan.
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Option to broil for 3 more minutes to get crispy edges!
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Remove from the oven and serve with fresh basil for garnish if desired. Enjoy!