Baked Mostaccioli

* Servings: 6
* Cook Time: 40 minutes
* Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 jar (24 oz.) Classico Four Cheese Pasta Sauce
* 8 oz. Mostaccioli rigati pasta*
* 1 cup(s) Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
* 3/4 cup(s) Halved or quartered sliced pepperoni
* 2 tablespoon(s) Chopped mild or hot pepperoncini salad peppers
* 1/4 teaspoon(s) Ground black pepper


Directions:

1. Preheat oven 375°F. Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions and drain. Coat 2 qt. baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, Pasta Sauce, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, pepperoncini and black pepper. Spoon evenly into baking dish.

3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

TIP:
If desired, substitute Classico Four Cheese Pasta Sauce with Classico Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions Pasta Sauce. If preferred, substitute mostaccioli rigati pasta with penne pasta.

You can also add roasted red peppers and olives to give it a little kick.