Cooking up a delicious dish of cavatini is an art that requires careful selection of ingredients and a meticulous approach to preparation. Whether you prefer a classic Italian-style cavatini with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic or a more innovative take on the dish, finding the best cavatini recipe can be a daunting task. To help you out, we've gathered a collection of mouthwatering cavatini recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary skills. From traditional Italian recipes passed down through generations to modern twists that incorporate exotic flavors, our curated selection of recipes offers something for every palate.
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CAVATINI PASTA
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
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
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
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
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
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
Make and share this Cavatini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Michelle Bakel
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown Sausage,Hamburger,Onion, Pepperoni, and Mushrooms.
- Drain Fat.
- Mix in all other ingredients except Cheese and Noodle.
- Cook Noodles in large amount of water.
- Drain.
- Place Noodles in greased 9x13in.
- pan.
- Pour Meat mixture over Noodles, then top with Cheese.
- Bake 350* for 30 minutes.
CAVATINI
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown sausage and ground beef with salt and pepper drain. In an ungreased 13" x 9" baking dish, layer half of spaghetti sauce, meat, pasta, cheese and pepperoni repeat layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. From "Country Quick & Easy." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
CAVATINI I
This is a great cavatini recipe. It makes two 9x13 inch pans. You can bake one, and freeze the other for later use.
Provided by HAPPYSTITCHER
Categories Italian Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onions, green peppers, and mushrooms in butter or margarine. Set aside.
- Brown hamburger in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain. Mix in tomato sauce, pasta sauce, chopped ham, chopped chicken or turkey, pepperoni, salt, and red and black pepper. Add vegetable saute to hamburger mixture.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Spread a little sauce over the bottom of two 9 x 13 inch pans. In each pan, place a layer of pasta, a layer of mozarella cheese, a hamburger sauce layer, a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, and another layer of mozarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1040.5 mg, Sugar 8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a large pot to cook the pasta so that it has plenty of room to move around.
- Add salt to the pasta water to help flavor the pasta.
- Save some of the pasta cooking water to use in the sauce. This will help to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors in your sauce.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Conclusion:
Cavatappi is a versatile pasta that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great choice for pasta salads, soups, and casseroles. Cavatappi can also be used as a side dish or as a main course. No matter how you choose to serve it, cavatappi is sure to be a hit.
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