Barilla® Mostacciolli with Fennel & Breadcrumbs
Barilla® Mostacciolli with Fennel & Breadcrumbs
40 minutes total / Calories 460
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mostaccioli pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 | Box Barilla® Mostacciolli |
2 | Tablespoons Kosher Salt |
2 | Cloves Garlic, Chopped |
2 | Fennel Bulb, Top Removed And Saved, Cut Into ¼-Inch Strips |
3/4 | Cup Breadcrumbs, Toasted |
1 | Tablespoon Red Chili Pepper Flakes |
1/4 | Cup Fresh Mint, Lightly Packed |
10 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided |
1/2 | Cup Romano Cheese, Freshly Grated |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Step 2
Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in a 12- to 14-inch sauté pan until smoking.
Step 3
Add garlic and fennel; cook, stirring frequently, until light golden brown and quite soft, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add red pepper flakes and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 5
Cook Mostaccioli according to package directions and drain well.
Step 6
Pour hot Mostaccioli into the pan; add mint (optional) and ½ cup breadcrumbs. Toss to mix well.
Step 7
Transfer to a warm serving dish, sprinkle with the remaining breadcrumbs and fennel tops.
Step 8
Drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve with grated cheese on the side.

Mostaccioli
Mostaccioli, known in Italy as "Penne Lisce," are a specialty of the Campania Region in Southern Italy, which includes the cities of Naples, Capri, and Sorrento. Penne are tube-shaped with angled ends cut to resemble a quill or pen point. Unlike Penne, which are ridged, Mostaccioli are smooth in texture.
Barilla® Mostaccioli is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Mostaccioli
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box