Cheesy Cavatini Cassies Way Recipes

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CAVATINI SUPREME



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A pasta casserole with ground beef, pepperoni, red sauce and loads of gooey mozzarella cheese. This comfort food pasta recipe is easy to make and it freezes well, so make a big batch!

Provided by Liz Berg

Categories     45+ Pasta Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper
1 jar mushrooms or sauteed fresh mushroom slices
32 ounces marinara sauce, homemade or good quality store-bought
1/2 package pepperoni slices
1/2 pound pasta of your choice, cooked and drained (spirals are traditional, but I used medium shells or conchiglie)
Garlic salt, Italian seasoning, to taste, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups shredded Mozzarella

Steps:

  • In a large oven safe skillet, saute ground beef and sausage with onions and pepper. When meat is browned, remove from heat and drain. Add mushrooms, marinara, and pasta and mix well. Taste and add seasonings if needed. Mix in pepperoni, Top with Parmesan, then Mozzarella.
  • Preheat oven to 350º. Bake about 30 minutes or until the dish is hot and cheese is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 109 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 36 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1583 grams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat

THREE CHEESE CAVATINI



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Make and share this Three Cheese Cavatini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 1009.7, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 11.8, Protein 32.9

CAVATINI PASTA



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This cavatini recipe has been in my family as long as I can remember, and it is still a favorite. I love to make it when we have company; it's always a hit -Russ Palmer, Saranac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 envelopes spaghetti sauce mix
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
PASTA:
8 cups water
1 cup each uncooked elbow macaroni, bow tie pasta and medium pasta shells
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomato paste, mushrooms, pepperoni, sauce mix and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour., Meanwhile, for pasta, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add macaroni and pastas. Return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir into tomato sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full)., Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CAVATINI II



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My Aunt Norma gave me this recipe, and my husband and I love it! Easy to substitute your favorite ingredients like a can of drained black olives.

Provided by Jan O'Leary Merzlak

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cups sliced and quartered pepperoni
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 cup rigatoni pasta
1 cup rotini pasta
1 cup macaroni
1 pound ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine green pepper, onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce, and garlic. Cover, and simmer for one hour.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together pasta, ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and Parmesan. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, alternate pasta and cheese mixture and sauce mixture, ending with sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1234.7 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CREAMY CAVATAPPI & CHEESE



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Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this cavatappi, a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that's delectable with the smoky topping. -Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups 2% milk
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed Velveeta
3 green onions, chopped
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsley crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 green onion, chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Cook cavatappi according to package directions., Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESY CAVATINI - CASSIES WAY



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I had my folks over for dinner this evening. This meal is what was requested...its so darn good. Easy and tasty...can't beat that... my mom used to make this when growing up...I changed a few things to my liking...everyone just loves it...I hope you try it... My photos

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
2 links sweet or hot italian sausage, removed from casing
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
7 oz package, sliced pepperoni - halved ( all but about 15 slices ) )
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning or 1 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp oregano
2 - 24 oz spaghetti sauce
1 - 6 oz tomato paste
3/4 c water (optional)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
5 - 6 c pastas ( i used two cups of each - rigatoni, penne, cavatappi ) prepared as to manufacturers instructions ( not quite al dente )
30 oz ricotta cheese
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
1 - 8 oz package, mozzarella cheese slices
PREP TIME INCLUDES THE TIME IT TAKES TO SIMMER SAUCE

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 or larger deep dish casserole pan with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. Prepare pasta, not quite al dente.
  • 2. In a large skillet, add 2 - 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Over medium heat, combine ground beef, sausage, pepperoni, onion, green pepper, garlic and seasonings until vegetables are tender and beef, sausage are cooked through. Drain; return to pan.
  • 3. Now, stir in the tomato paste.
  • 4. Add the sauce and brown sugar. Cover and simmer for 30 - 40 minutes. Stirring occasionally(If getting too thick; stir in the 1/2 - 3/4 cup water to thin out, you don't want the sauce too thin, but not too thick either.)
  • 5. In a large bowl; mix together cooked / drained pasta, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • 6. In prepared baking dish or pan; coat bottom with about 1 cup sauce. Now, add about 3 cups pasta/cheese mixture. Spread evenly.
  • 7. Now, add 2 - 2 1/2 cups meat sauce; spread evenly.
  • 8. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
  • 9. Place the mozzarella slices evenly on top of the sauce. I then placed the saved pepperoni on top of the cheese. Optional Bake the Cavatini 30 - 45 minutes, or until browning and bubbly.
  • 10. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • 11. I served this with a tossed salad, and crusty Italian bread. Tastes like lasagna, but without the fuss...delish!!!

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