Monday, September 1, 2008

Baked Cavatelli!

I have been on a pasta kick lately. I dunno, don't ask...

This is like a grown-up version of my favorite PASTA BAKE that we make at school.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. mild Italian sausage
1 lb. dry Cavatelli
2 tablespoon onion powder or minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp black pepper


1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.


2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion powder/minced and garlic until sausage is brown. Drain and remove from the skillet.


3. In a large bowl, mix the spaghetti sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and pasta to the mixture. Mix gently.


4. Spoon mixture into a casserole dish. Bake, covered in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until nearly heated through. Then, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top of the entire casserole dish. Bake about 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted.

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