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Kellie's Kavatini

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"My mother made a layered version of this when I was younger. Now that I am a wife and mother of 2, I have found my own way to make this even easier without loosing the wonderful Italian flavor. Best served with a simple salad and lots of garlic bread. This is a must have in your recipe box!" — KRDUNSON

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti, rotelle and seashell pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until brown. Drain.
In large Dutch oven, combine pasta, ground beef, cheddar, mozzarella, pepperoni and pizza sauce, stir well. Sprinkle Parmesan over all and bake 45 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 01, 2007

This recipe is perfect! It makes an amazing dinner, even my kids love it. I add Italian sausage to it, but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.

—THEIRTIEN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 08, 2011

We felt it needed something, have no idea what. Made it as written. I make something simliar we call slop that has tomato sauce instead of pizza sauce and also cream corn. We felt maybe it needed corn, but just don't care enough for it to try it again .

—Luvs2Cook!

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Jan 20, 2009

This is a very flexible recipe. One can add whatever comparable ingredients might be around. I used leftover loose meat hamburger and cleaned out the leftover cheese we had in the refrigerator, and also used up some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Everyday, easy, and good.

—CURTISLEE

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Oct 08, 2003

"We found it to be a good recipe. I did add more pizza sauce and I also layered this dish. Kids liked it, will make again."

—Pammy101

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Oct 08, 2003

Super easy! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and omitted the cheddar cheese (didn't think it went with an Italian-style dish). Turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!

—KRANEY

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Sep 13, 2006

This really was a great dish! Makes a ton, though. I used cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, Hunt's Garlic and Herb Sauce (39-ounces all together), and put some of the pepperonis along the top to get crispy as well. It was really good with some garlic bread. Mmm mm.

—Caitlin

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Aug 01, 2006

This is a great recipe for novice cooks, but it's nothing out of the ordinary for Italian cuisine. Less meat, more meat, more sauce, whatever, it basically all comes out the same. Just adjust it to your own tastes. I had leftover pasta and sausages plus an awesome sauce, so this worked out perfectly for me. With these additions, my teens loved this, but even without, little ones will be thrilled! Thanks Kellie!

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Jun 09, 2006

Ok, this recipe has been in my Recipe Box waiting on me to try it for over 2 years! I just used 1 lb of ground beef and added an extra can of spaghetti sauce. I am cleaning out the freezer and pantry since we are moving this summer. This was very good but nothing really special. Oh, I also deleted the cheddar cheese per previous reviews. I agree with others than any more meat, less sauce and cheddar cheese would not have enhanced this recipe. Thanks!

—Butterfly Flutterby

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Nutrition

Calories
909 kcal
45%

Carbohydrates
49.4 g
16%

Cholesterol
175 mg
58%

Fat
52.4 g
81%

Fiber
4.5 g
18%

Protein
56.6 g
113%

Sodium
2260 mg
90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kellie's Kavatini

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 909
Calories from Fat: 472

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.4g 81 %
Saturated Fat 24.2g 121 %
Cholesterol 175mg 58 %
Sodium 2260mg 90 %
** Potassium 496mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 49.4g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18 %
Protein 56.6g 113 %
Sugars 8.2g
Vitamin A 30 %
Vitamin C 32 %
Calcium 86 %
Iron 50 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 133 %
** Vitamin B6 29 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 42 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.