Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Just Call Me Giada....

Baked Cavatelli
Prep: 25 min
Bake: 30 min
Oven: 375
Makes: 5 to 6 servings


  • 7 ounces dried cavatelli or wagon wheel macaroni (about 2 1/3 cups) - I used bow tie because I couldn't find the others :)
  • 12 ounces uncooked Italian sausage links, sliced 1/2 inch thick, or lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 2 gloves garlic, minced
  • 1 26-ounce jar pasta sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until sausage is brown; remove from skillet.  Drain
  3. In a large bowl stir together pasta sauce, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the pepper.  Add the cooked pasta and the sausage mixture.  Stir gently to combine.  Spoon the mixture into a 2 quart casserole. 
  4. Bake, covered, in a 375 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until nearly heated through.  Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.  Bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. 
Enjoy!






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