Cavatini II

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My Aunt Norma gave me this cavatini recipe, and my husband and I love it! Easy to substitute your favorite ingredients like a can of drained black olives.

Submitted by Jan O'Leary Merzlak
Updated on July 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • 16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 cups sliced and quartered pepperoni

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 1 clove garlic, 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

Directions

  1. Combine spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, and garlic in a large saucepan. Cover; simmer for one hour.

  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rigatoni, rotini, and macaroni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Combine pasta, ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and Parmesan; add to a 9x13 inch baking dish, alternating and ending with sauce mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

476 Calories
26g Fat
37g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1235mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 308mg 24%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 731mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.