Cavatini
Cavatini
Cavatini is a hearty, pizza-inspired pasta dish that’s pure comfort in a bowl. Ground beef and pepperoni slow-cook together in a rich, savory tomato sauce, soaking up flavor for hours. Tender shell pasta is stirred in to catch every bit of sauce, and a generous amount of melted mozzarella finishes it off with gooey, cheesy goodness. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal for busy weeknights, game days, or feeding a hungry family, combining the best of pizza and pasta in one dish.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Skillet for browning beef
- Stock pot
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
- 4 oz pepperoni
- 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 12 oz tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3–4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz mozzarella shredded
- 16 oz medium shell pasta cooked and drained
Instructions
- Combine the browned and drained ground beef, pepperoni, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, garlic, brown sugar, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, onion powder, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Do not add the cheese or pasta yet.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Add the mozzarella and stir until melted, then stir in the cooked and drained pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 809kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1875mgPotassium: 1198mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1476IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 5mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 809kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1875mgPotassium: 1198mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1476IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
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