Best 6 Cavatini Casserole Recipes

Cavatappi, also known as cavatini, are a type of short, tube-shaped pasta with ridged edges. They are perfect for holding sauces and fillings, making them ideal for a variety of dishes, including casseroles. Cavatini casseroles are a hearty and comforting meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making them a great choice for a family dinner or a potluck. With so many delicious variations to choose from, there is sure to be a cavatini casserole recipe that everyone will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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Fantastic Italian pasta dish that's quick, easy, economical and kid-friendly. This one uses ground beef, pepperoni, spaghetti sauce, rotini, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. This is great for company or potlucks.

Provided by Teresa

Categories Pasta Main Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb. 93% to 96% lean ground beef (cooked and drained)
32 oz. jar Prego spaghetti sauce (or your favorite spaghetti sauce)
8 oz. box Rotini noodles (cooked and drained (I used gluten free pasta))
3 oz. pkg. pepperoni (sliced)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded, as needed)
4 to 6 oz. mozzarella cheese (shredded, as desired)

Steps:

Mix cooked beef, pepperoni, noodles and spaghetti sauce.
Place in a 8x12" baking dish that's been sprayed with cooking spray.
Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil.
Bake about 30 minutes at 350°, or until mixture is bubbly.
Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and heat an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Allow casserole to sit out 5-10 minutes before serving.

CAVATINI

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Mmmm... what a wonderfully hearty dish! I remember having this years ago and have fond memories of savoring every bite. What a great way to use up all the boxes of partially-used pastas hiding in your cupboard!

Provided by Eddie Jordan @EDWARDCARL

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound(s) assorted noodles, cooked
1 pound(s) ground beef
1 jar(s) (4 oz) mushrooms
1 can(s) ( 15 oz ) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
1/2 cup(s) red wine
1 - onion diced
1 teaspoon(s) sea salt
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 cup(s) shredded mozarella cheese

Steps:

Brown meat in a large skillet: drain.
Add remaining ingredients ( except noodles ) and simmer for 1 hour over low heat.
Pour over noodles in a large casserole.
Cover with mozarella and cook until cheese is melted in a ( 350 degree oven.) Great with buttered french bread.
Don't forget to make a list of what you need for this recipe.

CAVATINI

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I found this recipe several years ago in Southern Living magazine and it is wonderful! My Mom really loves this so I always have to make it for her on special occasions. This really makes a HUGE amount...but the ingredients could easily be cut in half. Better yet, one dish could be frozen for later use. Enjoy!

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories Pork

Time 55m

Yield 2 11x7 inch dishes

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 lb mild pork sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni slices, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (26 1/2 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) jar mild salsa
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
10 ounces pepperoncini peppers, drained and sliced
16 ounces shell pasta, cooked
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook the beef, sausage, onion and green pepper until brown.
Drain and set aside.
Mix the pepperoni, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa, mushrooms and salad peppers.
Stir into the meat mixture.
Add the cooked pasta shells.
Spoon 1/2 of the mixture into 2 greased 11x7 inch baking dishes.
Combine the two cheeses and divide the amount in half.
Take one half of the cheese and sprinkle on top of the meat in each dish.
Take the remaining 1/2 of the meat mixture and cover the cheese in the two dishes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Top each dish with the remaining 1/2 of the cheese.
Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3669.5, Fat 192.7, SaturatedFat 81.4, Cholesterol 596.4, Sodium 10441.9, Carbohydrate 279.3, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 72.9, Protein 203.2

BAKED CAVATINI

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Make and share this Baked Cavatini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups penne pasta, cooked
16 ounces spaghetti sauce, thick and chunky
1 cup tomatoes, diced and juices drained
1 sweet onion, diced
1 cup sliced mushroom, juices drained
2 cups pepperoni, finely chopped
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350*.
Grease or Spray a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
Mix all ingredients and pour into the casserole dish then bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Note: Sugar takes out the bitter taste of the tomatoes, but can be omitted.
Serve with a Salad and French Bread and Enjoy.
This can also be made ahead and frozen for up to a week in advance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 758, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 10.1

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your cavatini casserole. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms.
Be sure to cook the pasta al dente before adding it to the casserole. This will help prevent it from becoming overcooked and mushy.
Use a flavorful cheese that will melt well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
Season the casserole with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
For a crispy topping, sprinkle some bread crumbs or grated Parmesan cheese on top of the casserole before baking.
Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cavatini casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a potluck dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.