Cavatelli
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender wagon wheel or corkscrew macaroni, savory Italian sausage, rich tomato sauces, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it offers a comforting blend of spices and satisfying textures that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wagon wheel or corkscrew macaroni ⓘ
- 12 oz. Italian sausage links, sliced to 1/2-inch thick ⓘ
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce ⓘ
- 1 (14 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce ⓘ
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon crushed Italian seasoning ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage until no pink remains; remove from skillet.
- Drain off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon.
- Cook chopped onion and minced garlic in the reserved drippings until tender.
- In a 2-quart casserole, combine cooked pasta, sausage, onion mixture, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 25 minutes.
- Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
311
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).