Cavatini II

Cavatini II

Recipe by Jan O'Leary Merzlak from allrecipes.com

Dinner 2 Hr. 10 Mins.

Ingredients

12

12 servings

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 12 servings

  • Calories: 476
  • Carbohydrate: 37g
  • Fat: 26g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sugar: 11g

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