Do you prefer Mostaccioli than any other pasta? Then you will appreciate this version of Mostaccioli. There are various ways to make Mostaccioli, however, the instructions for this pasta will be simple to follow. You will require these few items: You will need one medium saucepan, one mixing bowl (whichever size), one medium frying pan, one giant lasagna pan (13 1/2 in X 9 5/8 in X 2 3/4 in), and one stock pot. The next few items are sea salt, ground black pepper, margarine, one box (16 Oz.) of Barilla penne pasta, 1 clove of garlic, 1/4 onion, 1 lbs 90% lean sirloin ground beef, one jar (24 Oz.) traditional pasta sauce, and one package (8 Oz.) of Sargento mozzarella cheese. It will approximately be about fifty-five minutes to accomplish these instructions are completed accurately. Now that the items are organized and available to commence, begin with cooking the pasta and preparing the sirloin ground beef.
First, you must fill the stock pot halfway with water, second add one teaspoon of sea salt and then set the heat on high. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium, then carefully add the penne pasta, cook it for ten to eleven minutes and stir it occasionally, which is extremely important otherwise it will stick to the pot. While the pasta is cooking, you can mince the onion and the garlic or cut them into miniature pieces. Be advised the odor might be strong, so attempt to have a window ajar if you are sensitive to smells. As soon as the step of mincing the onion and the garlic is performed, set it aside and prepare the sirloin ground beef. Without delay, place the ground beef in the mixing bowl, add one teaspoon of sea salt, and one teaspoon of pepper. Next, mix them together with your fingertips until it is fully blended with the ingredients. After preparing the ground beef, the following step is to cook it on the frying pan.
While the pasta continues to boil, bring the frying pan on the stove top and turn on to medium heat and sprinkle two teaspoons of margarine. Next, slowly add the onion and garlic and shuffle it in a circular motion until it is lightly brown. Please remember to stir the pasta while waiting for the onion and garlic to brown. Once the onion and garlic appear light brown, gradually put the ground beef in the frying pan and delicately stir it for about one minute. As soon as the ground beef is fully fused with the onion and garlic, have it simmer on medium/low heat for six to seven minutes. During this time, you can preheat your oven at 350 degrees. Then proceed to stir the ground beef around until there is no pink in sight. When it is absolutely cooked, remove the heat and set it on the other stove top. Finally, monitor the pasta to verify it is ready. If the pasta is not ready, allow it to boil for five more minutes to be certain it is tender. If the pasta is ready, drain it entirely with a strainer and then position it in the middle of the sink. After you have completed the previous steps, it is time to cook the sauce, combine all the ingredients and eventually bake it.
Begin by placing the medium saucepan on medium/high heat and then pour the sauce in the saucepan right away. After that, stir it consistently until it boils, then when it initiates to boil, turn off the heat and cautiously pour it on the ground beef in the frying pan. Soon after the previous step is concluded, switch on the heat to the lowest setting and stir it altogether for five minutes. After it is finished and mixed thoroughly, you will shut off the heat and set it aside. Now, put the pasta in the lasagna pan first and then pour the ground beef with the sauce on top and mix it altogether. Immediately after you intermingle the pasta with the ground beef, disperse the mozzarella cheese over it. Once the cheese is spread over completely, place the pasta in the oven on the first rack and then set the timer for twelve minutes or until the cheese is softened to your preference. Now, you can finally savor the appetizing Mostaccioli.
As shown above, this version of Mostaccioli is straightforward than other styles of this typical pasta. Estimated time is about one hour to prep and produce, but it is affordable and savory. Important key points to keep in mind; always remembering to stir the pasta occasionally while mincing the onion and the garlic moreover, never forget to adjust the heat settings, otherwise it will overcook the pasta and you might burn the ground beef as well. Also, you can choose your favorite brand of cheese for the topping and your own pasta sauce. It will function regardless and you will still have the distinctive taste of Mostaccioli.
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