THE BEST CAVATINI EVER

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This is one of my familys favorite pasta dishes. My mom made this for us when we were little and now I make it for my kids. Better than any cavatini I've ever tasted.

Provided by Becky H

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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 lb ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 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 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Add ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan to cooked pasta; mix well.
In a 9x13 inch cooking dish, alternate noodle mixture and sauce mixture, ending with sauce.
Add a sprinkling of mozzarella on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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