CAVATINI

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This is one of my favorite sensory memories. My Mom and I found this recipe and made it as a Sunday Dinner Treat. I have been cooking it every since and love it. Family and Friends go crazy and when I make it and now I have to take extra leftovers to work with me to share with my friends at lunch time. Mom is gone now, but...

Provided by Jody Simon

Categories Pasta

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 lb italian sausage, mild
1 medium red bell pepper - chopped
1 medium onion - chopped
1 pkg mini pepperoni rounds
2 pkg mccormicks dried spaghetti mix - italian
2 can(s) 6oz tomato paste
5 can(s) water blended with the tomato paste
8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
1 c pasta shells
1 c rotini pasta
1 c macaroni, elbow

Steps:

1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees. Brown Beef and Sausage and Drain.
2. Add the Bell Pepper and Onion and cook until soft. Add spaghetti mix, tomato paste (blended with water), and pepperoni rounds. Simmer (1) Hour.
3. While Sauce is Simmering. Cook Pasta in salted water (add margarine to prevent sticking) until tender and drain. Add Sauce and Pasta together. Place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Top with Cheese and Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 Minutes, or until Bubbly.
4. Serve with Garlic Bread for an Italian Treat.

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