Put a pot of salted water on to boil. Dice onion and pepper. Use a potato masher or hands to combine hamburger and sausage. Put hamburger and sausage in skillet. Add peppers and onions. Brown meat. While it is cooking add Italian seasoning, granulated garlic and minced garlic.
While your meat is browning add cavatelli to your boiling water and cook as instructed. Drain pasta. Add mushrooms to drain with pasta. Add pasta sauce in with meat mixture. Taste and add salt as needed.
You will need a big pot or big bowl or large casserole pan to mix. Add pasta with mushrooms, meat mixture, and 4 cups mozzarella cheese together and put in deep dish 13X9 baking dish or 2 13X9 baking dishes. Top with brick cheese or mozzarella. Cover with tented aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 45 min @ 400
This is great for family event, left overs and can freeze for later dinners/lunches
