Cavatini Pasta Recipe

Name: Cavatini Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups water; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni; 2 envelopes spaghetti sauce mix; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 8 cups water; 1 cup each uncooked elbow macaroni, bow tie pasta and medium pasta shells; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 envelopes spaghetti sauce mix
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 cups water
1 cup each uncooked elbow macaroni, bow tie pasta and medium pasta shells
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomato paste, mushrooms, pepperoni, sauce mix and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, for pasta, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add macaroni and pastas. Return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir into tomato sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full).
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

1258

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 2 medium onions, chopped, 1 medium green pepper, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Cavatini Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cavatini Pasta

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