Cavatelli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. wagon wheel or corkscrew macaroni
12 oz. Italian sausage links, sliced to 1/2-inch thick
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (14 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package; drain and set aside.
In large skillet, cook sausage until no pink remains; remove from skillet.
Drain off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon.
Cook green onion and garlic in reserved drippings until tender.
In 2-quart casserole, combine cooked pasta, sausage, onion mixture, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, half of cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper.
Toss gently to combine.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 25 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through.