What's really awesome about this dish is that it makes a lot of food and it freezes really well. Which made it a perfect choice when I was getting some casseroles together for my friends Sharon and Joe. They are expecting their first baby in September and since I live five hours away, this is my way of "being there" when I can't actually be there.
Cavitini
1 lb. of rotini or small shell pasta
1 26 oz. container of pasta sauce (MIL uses Ragu, I used Hunts)
1 16 oz. can of pizza sauce
1 lb. hamburger
1 pkg. pepperoni
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Boil noodles according to package, leaving off about 2 minutes of cooking time, because this will continue to cook in the oven. Brown and drain hamburger. Cut pepperoni into pieces and add to the drained hamburger. Mix the sauces into meat and add to drained pasta. Transfer into a 8 x 11 pan and bake covered with foil at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. When there are about 15 minutes left to cook, remove foil and top with cheese.
**If you decide to freeze, follow steps above and instead of baking, freeze. Thaw out before you intend to cook and then cook according to directions.
1 comment:
We are big fans of Hunts pasta sauce at our house! So inexpensive, yet thicker, tastier and less carbs than some of the more expensive brands!
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