Mostaccioli Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce Italian Sausag
Yummy pasta -- it makes a lot (2 9x13 pans) but could be easily halved. Everyone in my office is raving about this this week, and it's great b/c it can be adjusted to your own liking.
Steps
Cook both boxes of noodles until they are semi done.
Drain and set aside , but do not rinse.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a saucepot.
Add minced garlic.
Slowly add heavy whipping cream to melted butter and garlic mixture.
Bring sauce to a slow simmer , then add 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese.
Stir until melted.
Let sauce simmer on low.
Break into pieces and brown italian sausage.
Add 2 thinly sliced peppers to meat mixture.
When both are fully cooked , dump them into the sauce.
Saute sliced mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter seasoned with salt and pepper.
When cooked , add to sauce.
Place tomatoes in a food processor and process until blended with chunks.
Add fresh basil to taste.
Add diced garlic to taste.
Add olive oil.
Dont be afraid to start small and add more basil , garlic and oil as you go.
This tomato mixture can be made a day early.
Let set in refrigerator overnight.
Add this dish to the sauce.
Bring the huge pot to a boil , let it simmer just a minute or two.
Take t.
Ingredients
penne pasta, butter, garlic, heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, mild italian sausage, red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil