12.21.2009

Baked Mostaccioli

3 lbs Italian sausage, no casing
1 green pepper
2 med onions
4 c meatless spaghetti
1 c water
16 oz ridged mostaccioli
16 mozzarella cheese
1/2 c Parmesan cheese

1. Cook and drain noodles. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Slice pepper thinly.
2. In large skillet, brown sausage with peppers and onion over medium heat 6-8 min, breaking up sausage as it cooks.
3. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Bring to boil and reduce heat and simmer for 10 min. Spread 1 c sauce in bottom of baking dish. Add layer of half of mostaccioli, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese.
4. Spread on 2 more cups sauce, layer remaining noodles and cheese.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 min or until heated thoroughly. Serve with romaine lettuce salad and crusty bread.

(Courtesy of Saralyn)