Cavatini

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Gooseberry Patch's Country Quick and Easy.

Serves 10 people

Categories: Casserole, Ground Beef, Main Dish, Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 lb ground beef (she uses ground round)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 3 cups spiral shaped pasta, cooked and drained (or elbow or small shell macaroni)
  • 2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (3 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, halved

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, add Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic; stir/saute until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; stir to crumble meat; drain off fat; season to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. In an ungreased 13×9 inch casserole dish, layer half the spaghetti sauce, meat, pasta, cheese, and pepperoni; repeat layers.

  3. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

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