Three Cheese Cavatini Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Cavatini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked rigatoni pasta (or similar shape pasta); 28 ounces spaghetti sauce (or use your own, you may need more if you like it saucy); 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup diced pepperoni (or sliced pepperoni); 2 cups low fat cottage cheese; 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked rigatoni pasta (or similar shape pasta)
28 ounces spaghetti sauce (or use your own, you may need more if you like it saucy)
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced pepperoni (or sliced pepperoni)
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Cook pasta according to package directions to ""al dente"".", "While pasta is cooking, saute mushrooms, onions and garlic in olive oil until tender, remove from heat to cool, do not drain.", "Combine cottage cheese, ricotta, egg, herbs and seasonings.", "Mix cooked pasta with sauce and sauteed onion mixture, and spoon half into bottom of 11x13-inch glass pan.", "Spoon cheese mixture on top of pasta, spreading evenly to the edges. Put 1/2 cup mozzarella on top of cheese mixture. Place sliced pepperoni on top of cheese, then spread remaining pasta/onion/mushroom mixture, then mozzarella cheese.", "Bake for 30-40 minutes, until cheese is browning and bubbly. Allow to rest at least 5 minutes before cutting."]

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb uncooked rigatoni pasta (or similar shape pasta), 28 ounces spaghetti sauce (or use your own, you may need more if you like it saucy), 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Three Cheese Cavatini 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.

Three Cheese Cavatini

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