Baked Cavatelli

Recipe By:
Three03
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  • Total Time 55 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Medium

This quick and easy cavatelli casserole recipe uses simple but tasty ingredients such as fresh mozzarella, sausage and let's not forget the kid pleaser, wagon wheel pasta.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups dried cavatelli or wagon-wheel macaroni (about 7 ounces)
  • 12 ounces fresh italian sausage links, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 14-ounce jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. 1. Cook cavatelli about 12 minutes or till tender but still firm. Drain well.
  2. 2. In a large skillet cook the sausage, onion, and garlic till sausage is no longer pink.
  3. 3. Remove from skillet. Drain fat.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl stir together the tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the Italian seasoning, and pepper.
  5. 5. Add the cooked pasta, sausage, and the onion mixture, toss gently to combine. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
  6. 6. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
  7. 7. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining cup mozzarella cheese.
  8. 8. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or till heated through. Makes 6 main-dish servings.
  9. 9. Note: To serve individual portions, spoon the mixture into 6 individual casseroles. Place the casseroles on a large baking sheet. Cover the casseroles with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or till heated through.