Quick Cavatini Supreme Pizza Pasta Recipes

CAVATINI SUPREME

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A pasta casserole with ground beef, pepperoni, red sauce and loads of gooey mozzarella cheese. This comfort food pasta recipe is easy to make and it freezes well, so make a big batch!

Provided by Liz Berg

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper
1 jar mushrooms or sauteed fresh mushroom slices
32 ounces marinara sauce, homemade or good quality store-bought
1/2 package pepperoni slices
1/2 pound pasta of your choice, cooked and drained (spirals are traditional, but I used medium shells or conchiglie)
Garlic salt, Italian seasoning, to taste, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups shredded Mozzarella

Steps:

In a large oven safe skillet, saute ground beef and sausage with onions and pepper. When meat is browned, remove from heat and drain. Add mushrooms, marinara, and pasta and mix well. Taste and add seasonings if needed. Mix in pepperoni, Top with Parmesan, then Mozzarella.
Preheat oven to 350º. Bake about 30 minutes or until the dish is hot and cheese is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 109 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 36 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1583 grams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat

PIZZA HUT CAVATINI

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Enjoy Pizza Hut Cavatini at home.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 pound pepperoni (sliced thin)
1/4 pound pasta spiral noodles
1 green bell pepper (sliced thin)
1/4 pound shell noodles
1 onion (sliced thin)
1/4 pound wheel noodles
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 pound hamburger (browned)
8 ounces Parmesan cheese (shredded)
1/2 pound Italian sausage (browned)
32 ounces spaghetti sauce

Steps:

Cook noodles according to box directions.
Heat sauce and combine with cooked hamburger and cooked sausage. In a 11 X 13 pan, sprayed with Pam cooking spray, layer noodles and sauce.
Top layer with pepperoni, onions and green peppers, and cheeses. Make about 3 layers and top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 1384 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PIZZA HUT CAVATINI

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Provided by Jennie

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage, hot
1 cup green pepper (thinly sliced, approximately 2" long)
1 cup red pepper (thinly sliced, approximately 2" long)
3/4 cup white onion (chopped)
6 oz. mushrooms (chopped)
4 oz spiral noodles
4 oz shell noodles
4 oz wheel noodles
1 & 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
48 oz. spaghetti sauce (Prego is best)
8 oz. pepperoni slices
5 oz. Parmesan cheese (shredded)
8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Steps:

Mise en place. Brown ground Italian sausage until 90% cooked. Drain. Press out excess grease with a paper towel if desired.
Add peppers, onions, and mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring often. Add sauce and spices. Bring to a slight boil. Remove from heat. Set aside.
Cook pastas according to package directions. Rinse in cool water. Drain. Set aside.
Spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish (glass is best with this recipe) with non-stick spray. Layer 1/3 of the pasta, spoon on 1/3 of sauce. Top with 1/3 of the pepperoni and then 1/3 of the cheese.
Repeat layers: pasta, sauce, pepperoni, cheese.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted. Check after 30 minutes and cover if browning too quickly.

CAVATINI PASTA

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This cavatini recipe has been in my family as long as I can remember, and it is still a favorite. I love to make it when we have company; it's always a hit -Russ Palmer, Saranac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 envelopes spaghetti sauce mix
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
PASTA:
8 cups water
1 cup each uncooked elbow macaroni, bow tie pasta and medium pasta shells
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomato paste, mushrooms, pepperoni, sauce mix and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour., Meanwhile, for pasta, bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add macaroni and pastas. Return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir into tomato sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish (dish will be full)., Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CAVATINI II

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

Provided by Jan O'Leary Merzlak

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1234.7 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

EASY CAVATINI

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This version of this popular dish is so easy, made with common ingredients and everyone loves it! From the "Lone Star Cookbook 1997-98", Aggie Moms Club, Texarkana TX.

Provided by loof751

Categories European

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
1 (15 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup macaroni
1/2 rotini pasta
1 (8 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Chop the onion and green pepper.
Cook pastas together; drain well.
Saute beef, onion, and green pepper until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are soft. Add the pepperoni and heat thoroughly. Drain excess grease.
Add spaghetti sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
Spray a 3-qt casserole with cooking spray. Put 1/2 of the pasta in the casserole. Spoon 1/2 of the meat sauce mixture over the pasta. Spoon the container of cottage cheese over the sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese.
Top with the remaining pasta, then sauce, then mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.6, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 174.4, Sodium 1387, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 53.1

CAVATINI PIZZA HUT RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Provided by tjberens

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 ounces margarine, 1/2 stick
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound assorted pasta, wheels, shells, spirals, ziti
1/2 pound pepperoni, sliced thin then cut in half
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 pound hamburger, browned
1/2 pound Italian sausage, browned
1 (16-ounce) jar meat flavored sauce

Steps:

Melt margarine over medium high heat in a skillet. Add onions, peppers, and garlic powder. Sauté for about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to box directions. Heat sauce and combine with cooked hamburger and cooked sausage. Lightly grease a 13 x 11-inch casserole dish or your individual pasta dishes. Place 1/2 of the cooked pasta in the dishes, followed by 1/2 the vegetables, 1/2 of the pepperoni and 1/2 sauce. Repeat another layer. Spread mozzarella cheese over top. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until cheese is melted.