Baked Cavatelli recipe

Baked cavatelli recipe

This quick and easy cavatelli casserole recipe uses simple but tasty ingredients such as fresh mozzarella and sausage.

ingredients

2-1/3  cups dried cavatelli or wagon wheel macaroni (7 ounces)

12  ounces uncooked Italian sausage links, sliced 1/2 inch thick, or lean ground beef

3/4  cup chopped onion

2  cloves garlic, minced

1  26-ounce jar pasta sauce

1  cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

1/4  teaspoon of black pepper

Preparation directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

2. In a large skillet cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until sausage is brown; remove from skillet. Drain.

3. In a large bowl stir together pasta sauce, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the pepper. Add the cooked pasta and the drained sausage mixture. Stir gently to combine. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole.*

4. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until nearly heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

5. Makes 5 or 6 servings

6. *Note: For individual portions, spoon the mixture into 5 or 6 individual (8- to 10-ounce) casseroles. Place the casseroles on a large baking sheet. Cover casseroles with foil and bake in a 375 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until nearly heated through. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

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