Pans full of tomato-sauced mostaccioli grace nearly every family party. Little wonder, as the dish fills the bill of delicious-yet-approachable, crowd-pleasing fare.
This fall, a creamy four-cheese and pesto version changes up the tried and true. Chunks of Italian sausage and fresh spinach add flavor to a sauce made from cream, garlic, and a little spicy red pepper. Four cheeses—mozzarella, Parmesan, mascarpone, and ricotta cheese—and basil pesto send the whole dish over the top with comforting goodness.
