rog's cavatini recipe

Grand Haven, MI
Updated on Dec 21, 2011

Years ago Pizza Hut sold a Cavatini dish that we loved. They stopped offering it on their menu so my husband went on a quest to duplicate the recipe. I think his version is even tastier!

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Oh, this recipe brings back so many memories! My cousin and I spent many a night enjoying Pizza Hut cavatini and this is a dead ringer! I can’t wait to prepare it again for my family.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 large green bell peppers
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 2 ounces (1/2) stick, margerine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound assorted pastas (wheels, shells, spirals, ziti)
  • 6 ounces pepperoni, sliced thin, then cut in half
  • 8 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 pound hamburger, browned
  • 1/2 pound italian sausage, browned
  • 1 1/2 jars (32 oz.total) meat flavored prego sauce, 1 jar traditional, 1/2 jar marinara

How To Make rog's cavatini recipe

  • Step 1
    Melt margarine over medium high heat in a skillet. Add onions, peppers, and garlic powder. Sauté for about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to box directions. Heat sauce and combine with cooked hamburger and cooked sausage. Use cooking spray to lightly grease an 11 X 13 casserole dish. Make about 2 layers Place 1/2 of the cooked pasta in the dish, followed by 1/2 the vegetables, 1/2 of the pepperoni, and 1/2 sauce, meat mixture. Repeat another layer. Spread mozzarella and parmesan cheese over top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Step 2
    Layers Are: Pasta Vegetables Pepperoni Sauce and meat mixture Top with cheese

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Category: Beef
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #comfort
Keyword: #food
Keyword: #kid
Keyword: #friendly
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake

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