Cavatelli

Name: Cavatelli
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 lb. ground pork; 3 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 c. diced mushrooms; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (16 oz.) can Italian-style peeled tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. salt; pepper to taste; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; cooked pasta; Parmesan cheese

14 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
3 slices bacon, diced
1/2 c. diced mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can Italian-style peeled tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
cooked pasta
Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a large skillet, brown ground beef, pork, bacon, mushrooms and onion.
2

Add tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
3

Simmer 1 hour, adding water, if necessary.
4

Add tomato paste and simmer an additional 15 minutes.
5

Remove bay leaf.
6

Pour sauce over cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
7

This is best if prepared the day before, refrigerated overnight and heated up the next day.