Baked Mostaccioli is a super simple and tasty pasta with a blend of marinara and alfredo sauces. With only five ingredients, it comes together fast and is perfect for an easy dinner!
Serve this baked mostaccioli with a side of oven roasted garlic green beans and then finish with mini cheesecakes for dessert.
I have served this baked red & white mostaccioli as an easy weeknight dinner and at family gatherings because it makes a large size that should serve 8-10 people.
Mixing the marinara and alfredo makes a creamy blush sauce that takes it up a notch.
Baked Mostaccioli Ingredients
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card.
- Mostaccioli Noodles – Use your favorite brand.
- Tomato Sauce/Marinara – Use your favorite jarred tomato sauce or homemade marinara sauce.
- Alfredo Sauce – Again, we’re keeping it simple here and using jarred, but you can make alfredo sauce from scratch if that’s what you prefer.
- Ground Sirloin – I like to use ground sirloin because it’s lean and has great flavor. If you prefer ground or chuck, that will work as well, just make sure you drain the fat.
- Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping the mostaccioli.
- Salt & Pepper – And whatever other seasonings you might want to use – dried onion, dried garlic, Italian seasoning, etc.
Is mostaccioli the same as penne?
Penne are tube shaped with angled cut ends and ridges. Mostaccioli has a smooth texture with angled edges. Either shape will work in this recipe.
Can you freeze baked mostaccioli?
Yes, you can freeze baked mostaccioli.
I would bake it per the directions below, let it cool, then double wrap it in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
Once you’re ready to eat it, take it straight from the freezer to a 350 degree oven for 1 hour to ensure it is fully warmed through.
How long is mostaccioli good for in the fridge?
If you have leftovers, store them in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-5 days.
You can make this dish even quicker by skipping the meat. Or you could add in some spinach. Or, it’d be great just with the marinara and alfredo sauces. Totally customizable.
Tools you’ll need
- 9×13 Pan – I love that this one has a lid to easily store leftovers.
- Colander – When my husband bought me a colander with a handle I thought it was unnecessary. Then I loved it.
- Skillet – I bought this skillet last year and am really impressed with the quality. It’s perfect for browning the ground sirloin.
- Stirring Spoon – I’ve had this set for years (shown in the pictures) & it’s one of my favorites. I love that there’s a notch to rest it on the pan.
Baked Mostaccioli
Need more baked pasta dishes? Try these:
- Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
- Baked Ziti with Sausage
- Cheesy Chicken Bacon & Kale Pasta Bake
- Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Baked Red and White Mostaccioli
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the cooked meat into the pot of cooked & drained noodles.
- Pour in 2 cups of red sauce, 2 cups of alfredo sauce and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour into the prepared dish and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition
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This was so simple and really quick to make. It was definitely a hit with the family. I could have finished the dish myself. I used ground sausage instead of the beef this time and it was great. Will definitely try the beef next time but I used what we had on hand. Used garlic Alfredo as well which worked wonderfully with the recipe. I will definitely make this again. My Dad even liked this and he is super picky.
Thank you! Love hearing that 🙂