Baked Mostaccioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked mostaccioli pasta
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 Italian sausages, removed from casing
2 Tbsp. each of chopped onion and green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup canned tomatoes, cut up
3 oz. tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 egg, slightly beaten
8 oz. ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook noodles, drain and set aside.
In a skillet, combine meat, pepper, onion and garlic and cook until meat is done.
Drain and add all remaining ingredients except egg and cheeses.
Bring meat sauce to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 -25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine eggs and cheeses.
To assemble, stir pasta into meat sauce.
Place 1/2 in a 1 quart buttered baking dish and spread cheese mixture evenly over top. Top with remaining pasta and bake at 350 degrees for 30 -35 minutes.