Baked Cavatelli Recipe

• 2 1/2 c. wagon wheel macaroni, Or possibly
• 2 1/2 c. corkscrew macaroni
• 1 x thick fresh Italian sausage links, (12 ounces) sliced
• 1 x / " thick
• 3/4 c. green onions, minced
• 2 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 15 ounce canned tomato paste
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms, (14 ounces)
• 4 ounce Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/4 tsp pepper

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain, and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no pink remains; remove from skillet.
4. Drain off fat, reserving 1 Tbsp.. Cook green onion and garlic in reserved drippings until tender.
5. In a 2 qt casserole, combine cooked pasta, sausage, onion mix, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, half of the Mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
6. Toss gently to combine.
7. Bake covered in a 375 degree oven for 25 min.
8. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella.
9. Bake for 5 to 10 min more or possibly until heated through.
10. Makes 6 servings.

wagon wheel macaroni, macaroni, italian sausage, green onions, garlic, tomato paste, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, italian seasoning, pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/baked-cavatelli-74198 (may not work)