Cheesy Easy Cavatini * Venison Optional Recipe

Name: Cheesy Easy Cavatini * Venison Optional
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups shell pasta, cooked & drained; 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked & drained; 1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef; 12 lb ground pork or 12 lb bulk sausage; 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley for starters); 1 (28 ounce) can spaghetti sauce (or 1 quart home-made); 3 12 ounces pepperoni, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, stem & pieces drained; 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers (optional); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups shell pasta, cooked & drained
2 cups rotini pasta, cooked & drained
1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef
12 lb ground pork or 12 lb bulk sausage
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley for starters)
1 (28 ounce) can spaghetti sauce (or 1 quart home-made)
3 12 ounces pepperoni, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, stem & pieces drained
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers (optional)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Boil pasta according to package instructions, drain and pour into 13x9 pan.
2
While pasta is cooking, brown the meats; sprinkle with herbs, mixing well.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Mix spaghetti sauce (I use half home-made canned sauce and half from a store-can) with meat; add mushrooms and peppers; pour over pasta in pan.
5
Sprinkle on the grated cheeses.
6
Cover with foil or lid; bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes more (crusty and bubbly).
7
VARIATION: Add sliced black olives.
8
VARIATION #2: Use leftover spaghetti-meat sauce.
9
VARIATION #3: Leave out the ground meats and ONLY use pepperoni -- completely different taste to it!

5179

kcal

Calories

341

Fat

187

Carbs

327

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups shell pasta, cooked & drained, 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked & drained, 1 lb ground venison or 1 lb ground beef, 12 lb ground pork or 12 lb bulk sausage, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Easy Cavatini * Venison Optional falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Cheesy Easy Cavatini * Venison Optional

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