Cavatini Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 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
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• 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.