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4 c MOSTACCIOLI, COOKED * 4 oz Pepperoni
4 c PIZZA SAUCE 12 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 servings
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3 cn Tomato puree (10 3/4 oz. ea) 1/2 ts Garlic powder
3/4 ts Basil 3/4 ts Onion powder
1 ts Salt 6 tb Parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 ts Oregano 1/2 ts M.S.G. or Accent (optional)
1/2 ts Black pepper
* 12 OZ. UNCOOKED MOSTACCIOLI
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For the Sauce: Place tomato puree in a large bowl. Add all sauce
ingredients and mix well.
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For the Pasta: Cook the Mostaccolli according to package directions, about
7 minutes. Drain, and place in the bowl with the sauce. Cut pepperoni
slices in quarters. Add 2 cups (8oz.) mozzarella cheese and the pepperoni.
Mix well. Place in a 3 quart Glass baking dish. Sprinkle with the
remaining cheese. Bake at 350 deg f. for about 25 minutes or until cheese
is melted and dish is warmed through. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings.
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Notes: You can use pasta shells or spirals but may need to adjust the
amount. DO NOT USE A METAL BAKING PAN as the sauce and pasta will pit the
metal. You can use ready to use spaghetti sauce or other prepared sauces
but they have many more calories and contain much more fat. Each serving
equals approx; 410 calories, 16 g fat, 845 mg sodium. Percent of calories
from fat = 35 %