Monster Chili

Name: Monster Chili
Ingredients: 8 oz. mostaccioli; 1 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. basil; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. Parmesan; 6 oz. Mozzarella

16 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 oz. mostaccioli
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. Parmesan
6 oz. Mozzarella

Directions

1

Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
2

Cook beef, onion and garlic, drain.
3

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, drained mushrooms, salt, sugar, basil, pepper, bay leaf and water. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
4

Remove bay leaf, stir in mostaccioli. Turn into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
5

Sprinkle Parmesan over top. Cover with foil, bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
6

Put thinly sliced or grated Mozzarella on top; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts.