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   Mostaccioli And Mushroom Meatballs

1 pound Mostaccioli, Penne or other medium pasta shape, uncooked

• 1 recipe Basic Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Tomato Sauce SC28

• 1 tsp. vegetable oil, divided

Put the tomato sauce into a large, heavy-bottom saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Warm 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet. Add half the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides. Spoon the meatballs into the tomato sauce. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil to the skillet and brown the rest of the meatballs, then add them to the sauce. Simmer, stirring, for 20 minutes.

While sauce is simmering, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Remove bay leaves from sauce; pour sauce over pasta and serve

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