Cavatini

ItalianPorkEasy60 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 large green pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 oz margarine
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lb assorted pasta (wheels, shells, spirals, or ziti)
  • 0.5 lb pepperoni, sliced thin and halved
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 lb ground beef, browned and drained
  • 0.5 lb Italian sausage, browned and drained
  • 1 jar (16 oz) meat-flavored pasta sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic powder for about 4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

  3. 3

    Heat pasta sauce and combine with the cooked ground beef and sausage.

  4. 4

    Lightly grease an 11×13-inch casserole dish. Layer half the pasta, half the vegetables, half the pepperoni, and half the sauce. Repeat layers.

  5. 5

    Spread mozzarella cheese over the top.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.