Meaty Mostaccioli

By ldelmas

Preparation

Step 1

1In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon, onion and sausage. Cook 4 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink.2Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, broth, basil, salt, pepper and uncooked pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender..2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes can be substituted for the 28-oz can of whole tomatoes.
Use a kitchen scissors to break up the tomatoes.
Serve with crusty thick-sliced Italian bread. For added zing, coat slices lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian herbs, and toast lightly under the broiler.