Friday, February 27, 2009

Cavatini

1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 oz (½ stick) margarine
1 tspn garlic powder
1 lb assorted pasta (wheels, shells, spirals, ziti)
½ lb pepperoni sliced thin then cut in half
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ lb hamburger, browned
½ lb Italian sausage, browned
1 x 16 oz jar Garden Veggie Spaghetti Sauce

1. Melt margarine over medium high heat in a skillet. Add onions, peppers, and garlic powder. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to box directions.
3. Heat sauce and combine with cooked hamburger and cooked sausage.
4. Use cooking spray to lightly grease a 13" x 11" casserole dish.
5. Place ½ of the cooked pasta in the dish, followed by ½ the vegetables,½ of the
pepperoni and ½ sauce.
6. Repeat another layer. Spread mozzarella cheese over top.
7. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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