cavatini

Name: Cavatini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 pound(s) ground mild pork sausage or pork pizza sausage; 1 - medium onion, chopped; 1 - green pepper, chopped; 3 1/2 ounce(s) pkg. pepperoni slices, chopped; 28 ounce(s) can crushed tomatoes; 26 1/2 ounce(s) jar spaghetti sauce; 16 ounce(s) jar mild salsa; 4 ounce(s) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 10 ounce(s) pkg. pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced; 16 ounce(s) medium shell pasta, cooked; 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese, divided; 4 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

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KIM TURNER

New Berlin, WI

Updated on Dec 12, 2010

My husband's aunt gave us this recipe, which I believe she found in the Wisconsin State Journal several years ago. This recipe makes 2 large pans, so it's great for feeding a crowd! I also love to make it and freeze one pan for later use~ it freezes VERY well!

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 40 Min

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground mild pork sausage or pork pizza sausage
1 - medium onion, chopped
1 - green pepper, chopped
3 1/2 ounces pkg. pepperoni slices, chopped
28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
26 1/2 ounces jar spaghetti sauce
16 ounces jar mild salsa
4 ounces can sliced mushrooms, drained
10 ounces pkg. pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced
16 ounces medium shell pasta, cooked
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

How To Make cavatini

Step 1

Cook ground beef, pork, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until meat browns and crumbles. Drain well; set aside.

Step 2

Combine pepperoni, crushed tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa, mushrooms, and pepperoncinis in a large bowl. Mix together. Stir in meat mixture and cooked pasta.
Step 3

Spoon half of mixture into 2 lightly greased 11x7 inch baking dishes. Sprinkle EACH pan with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture.
Step 4

Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining cheeses, as done before. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes, until chees is melted.
Step 5

NOTE: Unbaked casseroles may be frozen up to 3 months (freeze topping cheeses separately). Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, sprinkle with cheeses, bake an additional 5-10 minutes. Also, I have used two 9x13 inch pans. Your layers will just be spread much thinner.
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