Baked Cavatelli

Title:
Baked Cavatelli

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Casseroles,
Pork/ham,
Pasta,
Italian




Ingredients:





 2 1/2 c  Macaroni, wagonwheel or


          Corkscrew


    12 oz Italian sausage links,


          Sliced 1/2" thick


   3/4 c  Green onion, chopped


     2    Cloves garlic, minced


     1 cn Tomato sauce (15 oz)


     1 cn Spaghetti sauce w/mushrooms


          (14 oz)


     4 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded


     1 ts Italian seasoning, crushed


   1/4 ts Pepper






 Prepare pasta according to package directions.  Drain; set aside.


 


 In a large skillet to cook sausage till no pink remains; remove from


 skillet.  Drain off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon.  Cook green onion and


 garlic in reserved drippings till tender.


 


 In a 2 quart casserole combine cooked pasta, sausage, onion mixture,


 tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, half of the mozzarella, Italian


 seasoning, and papper.  Toss gently to combine.


 


 Bake, covered, in a 375 F. oven for 25 minutes.  Uncover; sprinkle


 with remaining mozzarella.  Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or till


 heated through.


 


 NOTE: For individual casseroles, prepare as directed except combine


 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Spoon into 6 individual


 casseroles. Bake, covered, in a 375 F. oven for 15 minutes.  Uncover;


 sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.  Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or


 till heated through.


 


 Source: BETTER HOMES and GARDENS, January, 1993 issue. Typed for you


 by Nancy Coleman


 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #241


 


 Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:01:57 -0400


 


 From: BobbieB1@aol.com