Baked Mostaccioli

• 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

1. Cook noodles, drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, combine meat, pepper, onion and garlic and cook until meat is done.
3. Drain and add all remaining ingredients except egg and cheeses.
4. Bring meat sauce to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 -25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Combine eggs and cheeses.
6. To assemble, stir pasta into meat sauce.
7. 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.

mostaccioli pasta, ground beef, italian sausages, onion, clove garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, chili powder, red pepper, salt, oregano, egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=70308 (may not work)