recipes

baked cavatelli

from Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 17th Edition

ingredients

• 16oz bulk italian sausage, ground beef, or ground turkey
• 1 box dried cavatelli or gemelli pasta (>3.5 cups)
• 2 x 14.5oz cans diced tomatoes w/ italian herbs, undrained
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 14.5oz can low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
• 8oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• (optional) 1/2 cup fresh basil or spinach

process

1. preheat oven to 400°F
2. in a dutch oven, brown the sausage
3. add everything except the cheese into the dutch oven
4. bring to a boil
5. cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
6. mix in some cheese, form a layer of cheese on top
7. cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes, uncovered