Kellie’s Kavatini

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Kellie's Kavatini - A Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup ziti pasta
1 cup rotelle pasta
1 cup seashell pasta
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package sliced pepperoni sausage
3 cans pizza sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
540
Sugar
8g
Fat
31g
Kellie's Kavatini is a classic pasta bake recipe that is both easy to make and delicious to eat. Featuring a combination of different pasta shapes, ground beef, and pizza sauce, this dish is like a cross between your favorite pasta and pizza. The addition of melted Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, as well as sliced pepperoni, gives the dish a cheesy and savory flavor that can't be beaten. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead, Kellie's Kavatini is sure to become a new favorite in your dinner rotation.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, following package instructions, until it is al dente.
3.In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess grease.
4.Add in the pizza sauce and stir until well combined.
5.Mix the cooked pasta with the beef and pizza sauce mixture until well combined.
6.Add in the Cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese, and mix until the cheese has melted and everything is fully combined.
7.Spread half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish. Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
8.Add the remaining pasta mixture on top of the cheese layer. Cover with slices of pepperoni.
9.Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pepperoni.
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

Kellie’s Kavatini is a quick and easy one-dish meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

The combination of different pasta shapes and the cheesy beef filling is sure to be a hit with all pasta lovers.

This recipe yields plenty of servings, making it ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.

CONS

Due to the high amount of cheese and pepperoni, Kellie’s Kavatini may not be the best option for those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kellie’s Kavatini is not necessarily the healthiest meal, it does provide a good source of protein and carbohydrates. The dish can be lightened up by using lean ground turkey, turkey pepperoni, and reducing the amount of cheese used. Adding in some vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or zucchini can also add some extra nutrients and fiber.

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