Hello Pasta Lovers! This is a deliciously simple recipe for Baked Cavatelli at home! A flavorful meat sauce, tender pasta and topped with mozzarella cheese! This mouthwatering recipe is easy to make and one you can't say no to!
This is one of my family’s favorite recipes because it is easy and delicious. This is also just really good comfort food so if you know someone who needs comfort, this is the dish to take them!
This recipe came from my sister-in-law more than 30 years ago when we had the pleasure of working side by side in a small company. She told me this was a keeper and she was so right. The seasonings in this recipe blend so well together and each bite just keeps getting better!
Finding cavatelli pasta where I live can be difficult, but I was able to find an organic version at our local grocery store. If you're unable to find cavatelli pasta, I tend to use penne pasta in it's place. It works well, but you can also use your favorite pasta!
What You Need
Cavatelli or your favorite pasta
Italian Sausage
Ground Beef
Tomato Sauce
Italian Seasoning
Oregano
Tones Garlic Bread Sprinkle
Salt
Black Pepper
Mozzarella Cheese
Tips for Making Easy Baked Cavatelli
Purchase a good brand of Italian Sausage because the spices in the sausage will provide amazing flavor to the recipe
Pick up 93% lean ground beef for this recipe because it has less fat and will pick up the flavor from the sausage when you brown the meat in the same pan
Add Red Pepper Flakes for additional flavor, optional
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How to Make Baked Cavatelli with Ground Beef & Italian Sausage
This great recipe comes together quickly and the best part, it's easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
Step 1: Preheat to 350 degree F oven and prepare a 8x8" baking dish or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta on medium-high heat, according to package directions, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet, ground meat (Italian sausage and ground beef) on medium heat until brown. Drain excess fat. In a large bowl, prepare the pasta sauce by stirring together the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic bread sprinkle, salt and black pepper.
Brown the meat until done. Combine tomato sauce with seasonings.
Step 3: Add the cooked pasta and the meat mixture to the pasta sauce. Stir until all ingredients are fully combined. Spoon the meat sauce in to the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or until nearly heated through. Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 10-15 extra minutes or until cheese is melted and starting get golden brown. Add fresh basil before serving, optional.
Add cooked meat and pasta to tomato sauce. Move to an 8x8 inch dish and cover with mozzarella cheese.
How to Store Easy Baked Cavatelli
Put individual portions of leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This pasta dish warms up well in the microwave! The next day, heat the pasta dish up at 1 minute increments at 70% power until heated thoroughly.
Serve this with a side salad and garlic bread and you’ve got a Forkin’ Good meal!
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