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Today, I thought I would share a dish that has been a family favorite for a very long time. It is Velveeta Mostaccioli. It really is a simple dish to make and oh, so good!
When I was growing up my dad worked for Kraft Foods, which was good since we were a cheese lovin' family! This recipe came from the Velveeta box back in the day. Before I share this, I do know there are some that don't like velveeta and there are homemade velveeta recipes, which I will probably try at some point, but for now I'm giving you the recipe I grew up eating and loving!
In case you recognize this recipe I did share it the first month of my blog, but I think it is worthy of a repeat since I have learned to take better pictures and no one really saw it the first time!
Velveeta Mostaccioli
1 1/2 - 2 lb. lean ground beef
1 green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 T. minced garlic
1 T. basil pesto
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 lb. box mostaccioli or penne pasta
1lb. block Kraft Velveeta cheese (I only use what it takes to cover about 2 layers in my casserole dish)
1 green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 T. minced garlic
1 T. basil pesto
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 lb. box mostaccioli or penne pasta
1lb. block Kraft Velveeta cheese (I only use what it takes to cover about 2 layers in my casserole dish)
Directions
Brown hamburger, drain fat. Add onion and pepper, cook until onion is translucent.
Add pesto, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste and diced tomatoes to hamburger mix.
While the sauce simmers, cook mostaccioli according to directions. Drain.
In a 9 x 13 inch pan, layer: meat sauce, mostaccioli, sliced Velveeta cheese. Repeat.
Bake at 350 ° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Note - If the cheese is getting too brown, place an aluminum foil sheet over it for the remaining bake time
Add Parmesan cheese to each serving, if desired. Makes 10-12 servings. (See shortcuts below!)
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| Leftovers are just as delicious when reheated! |
Shortcuts for the busy cook!
- Use 2 jars/cans of your favorite spaghetti sauce instead of the diced tomatoes, sauce and paste ingredients.
- Use frozen pepper/onion mix - just microwave, drain, chop and add to meat.
- Buy Velveeta slices instead of slicing your own...you might want to add double layers to get the great cheesy flavor you get when you slice your own from the block
If you like one dish meals you will love the Double Crust Pizza Casserole, Chicken Dumpling Casserole, and Shepherd's Pie!
Oh my gosh, that looks so good. I will be trying this recipe. Check out my recipe for Taco Spaghetti on one of my post's. It's so good.
ReplyDeleteTacos and Spaghetti are among our favorites so I am intrigued by Taco Spaghetti! I will check it out! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteIt is comforting to remember and enjoy meals from our childhood that brought us pleasure. This one sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteThis dish does take me back to happy times!
DeleteI LOVE Velveeta. It may not be the healthiest thing, but it's so delicious that i don't even care.:)
ReplyDeleteWe love it too! I think it falls in the "all things in moderation" category.
DeleteThis looks really tasty, and I am thinking my boys would love it! Thanks so much for sharing this at Scrumptious Sunday! Can't wait to see what you link up next :-)
ReplyDeleteI think kids would rank this right up there with Mac N Cheese. I know we did when we were growing up! Thanks for hosting!
DeleteThis looks really yummy. I must try it sometimes. Right now I am on a diet wouldn't you know it. I find something good when I cant eat it.
ReplyDeleteJanice
It'll be a treat when you do try it! Best wishes on your diet!
DeleteSounds amazing! I'm definitely going to give this a try next time I make pasta. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this with us on Natural Mothers Network's Seasonal Celebration. It looks simply delicious and a recipe we are going to try next week!
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Rebecca x
Our family has a version of this that you cook in the Crock Pot. I had never heard of anyone else that put velveeta in their mostacchioli! It really is so yummy.
ReplyDeleteTina S.
Hi D,
ReplyDeleteThis is pure comfort food, that we would just love. It looks delicious! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Sounds delish, I have printed the recipe and will give it a try..........I don't have any basil pesto so will have to get this at the market soon.thanks andi
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm. Thanks for linking to Must Try Monday. This brings back childhood memories.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!!! I grew up on this - in my home it was called "Daddy's Special". the only thing my dad made. So delicious!!!!! how cool to actually see it in print. I have never seen it written as a recipe. :)
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