by Lizthechef
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Expand16 ounces cavatelli (wagon wheel pasta) Ask a question about this ingredient
12 ounces sweet Italian chicken sausage, cut in 1/2 inch pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon best quality olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large yellow onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
4 peeled and chopped garlic cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
28 ounces can whole tomatoes, chopped (I like San Marzano) Ask a question about this ingredient
28 ounces tomato puree Ask a question about this ingredient
handful of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (not in oil pack) Ask a question about this ingredient
handful of flat-leafed parsley, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon dried oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
1 splash dry red wine Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces best qualilty Mozzarella, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient
Cook pasta al dente - drain.
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Ask a question about this stepIn a large dutch oven or large casserole dish (I use my biggest Le Creuset), heat olive oil and saute onion, peppers and garlic.
Ask a question about this stepAdd cooked sauage, pasta, tomatoes, tomato puree, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, s & p, wine and half the Mozzarella.
Ask a question about this stepBaked, covered, in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Uncover, add remaining Mozzarella, top with parmesan and cook for 10 additional minutes, uncovered.
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Mollie is the best-selling author of many (mostly) vegetarian cookbooks, including the original Moosewood Cookbook, The Enchanted Broccoli Forest, and a trilogy of cookbooks for kids. Her most recent title is Get Cooking : 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen.
mmm, this is classic and sounds wonderful.