Best Rogs Cavatini 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

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

CAVATINI



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Had a busy day at work? Don't have a lot of time to cook dinner? Well, this dish will be your saving grace. It packs a punch yummy tomato flavor and cheesy goodness. It's so easy to make and your whole family will enjoy it.

Provided by Traci Coleman

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 jar(s) prepared pizza sauce, 14 oz each
1 jar(s) (small jar) spaghetti sauce, 24 oz.
1 lb hamburger and/or sausage, browned and drained
sliced pepperoni, 1/2 of a 6 oz package
2 c penne noodles, cooked
2 can(s) (small cans) chopped mushrooms, 4 oz each
2 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients.
  • 2. Put into large baking pan and top with cheese.
  • 3. Bake in 450-degree oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned.

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