Classico® Baked Cavatelli Recipe

Classico® Baked Cavatelli Recipe

  • 2 1/3 cups dried cavatelli or wagon wheel macaroni
  • 12 ounces Johnsonville® Italian Mild Sausage Links, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar Classico® Tomato and Basil pasta sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet cook the Johnsonville(R) Italian Mild Sausage, onion, and garlic until sausage is brown; remove from skillet. Drain.
  3. In a large bowl stir together Classico(R) Tomato and Basil pasta sauce, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the pepper. Add the cooked pasta and the drained sausage mixture. Stir gently to combine. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
  4. Bake, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until nearly heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
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