CAVATINI 
3 lbs. ground beef
1 lb. sausage
2 sticks pepperoni, sliced
5 (8 oz. each) bags shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 (8 oz. each) boxes pasta - shells, cut macaroni, Rigatoni
2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes
1 (32 oz.) jar Ragu sauce
1 lb. mushrooms
1 lg. green pepper

The following to taste:

Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Garlic salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Old Bay
Salt
Pepper
Dash of sugar

Brown beef and sausage together in a large skillet. When brown, add pepperoni, then green pepper, mushrooms and seasonings to taste (do not add sugar to meat). Drain. Cook macaroni in oil and water. Drain. (Just a little oil to keep from sticking). Mix together macaroni and meat mixture with all other ingredients including sugar reserving 1 package of Mozzarella cheese. Season again to taste. Place in large roasting pan. Top with remaining Mozzarella and more Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Note - this freezes nicely.

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