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Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini Supreme

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Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini Supreme. Delicious, easy.
Pepperonis, Italian sausage, 2 types of cheese, sauce simmered with blend of spices, and touch of veggies.

Pizza Hut Cavatini was a favorite of mine growing up. I grew to like it more than the pizza! I remember how exciting it was to go to the buffet (do they still do that?), get your soda, and soak up the ambience. The little shakers of parmesan and red pepper on the table. The smell of pizza in the air making your mouth water.

I was amazed to discover that when I say ‘cavatini’ to the average person, the response I invariably get is ‘huh?’ I had NO IDEA that it was only a few Pizza Huts in the midwest that served this dish.

Why isn’t this a standard dish at every Pizza Hut?

I love making this dish for our household. Not only does it taste delicious, it makes a very large dish full. For a family of four, it’s two nights dinner. (and yes, it re-heats very well). And it’s easy. Very easy.

Side note: When my husband takes it into work for lunch, people call it “goulash”? What in the world is goulash? It sounds like a Russian prison camp. And why would you insult my beloved Pizza Hut cavatini recipe by calling it that?

Well, if you haven’t had cavatini before, you are in for a treat. If you have had Pizza Hut cavatini before, I actually think mine is a slight improvement on the original. But I’m probably biased.

One last note: buy extra pepperoni. Feel free to eat liberally while prepping the dish. It makes the entire experience better.

Large, close-in bowl of Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini w/ garlic bread on the side.

 

Large, close-in bowl of Copycat Pizza Hut Cavatini w/ garlic bread on the side.
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Pizza Hut Cavatini

Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, hot
  • 1 cup green pepper thinly sliced, approximately 2" long
  • 1 cup red pepper thinly sliced, approximately 2" long
  • 3/4 cup white onion chopped
  • 6 oz. mushrooms chopped
  • 4 oz spiral noodles
  • 4 oz shell noodles
  • 4 oz wheel noodles
  • 1 & 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 48 oz. spaghetti sauce Prego is best
  • 8 oz. pepperoni slices
  • 5 oz. Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Mise en place. Brown ground Italian sausage until 90% cooked. Drain. Press out excess grease with a paper towel if desired.
  • Add peppers, onions, and mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring often. Add sauce and spices. Bring to a slight boil. Remove from heat. Set aside.
  • Cook pastas according to package directions. Rinse in cool water. Drain. Set aside.
  • Spray a 9” x 13” casserole dish (glass is best with this recipe) with non-stick spray. Layer 1/3 of the pasta, spoon on 1/3 of sauce. Top with 1/3 of the pepperoni and then 1/3 of the cheese.
  • Repeat layers: pasta, sauce, pepperoni, cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted. Check after 30 minutes and cover if browning too quickly.

I’ve been thrilled with the results of this recipe! It’s continually being pinned even years later. Even better- I’ve had readers make it and say they love it. I have a quick question for you, my dear readers? Would you like to see more pasta dishes? Because I think this might be the only one (besides Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese). Just comment below!

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  1. Janice M Millikan says

    July 5, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    I am from the Midwest and loved Cavatini. We grew up eating chili that some people refer to as goulash. It is simply tomato juice, hamburger and macaroni.

    Reply
    • Jennie says

      July 29, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Yeah, I grew up in Iowa. I think I vaguely remember it, but wasn’t sure.

      Reply
  2. Paula says

    December 10, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    I do up in South Carolina and this was my favorite dish growing up. This is what I got any time we went to Pizza Hut! Goulash, where I’m from, is macaroni, ground beef, and a tomato/tomato sauce mixture with herbs and spices. Paula Deen has a great recipe that I use a lot.

    Reply
    • Jennie says

      December 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      I’ve never been to a Pizza Hut outside of Iowa that served this! Wow. That’s amazing. And goulash is also what you said…I couldn’t believe it when someone at his workplace called it goulash. I was offended…haha.
      Hope you enjoy this.

      Reply
  3. Heidi Bookout says

    February 3, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    In the mid 1970’s, my mother and I would use going to Pizza Hut for the Cavitini for lunch in our walks. We walked miles one way, lunch then walk home. This was in Wenatchee Washington, as far west as you could get.
    I still make this, made it today.

    Reply
    • Jennie says

      February 4, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      That’s the first I’ve heard of it elsewhere! But I didn’t wander away from Iowa much as a youngster…and when my grandparents did take us on vacation, we ate a lot of BBQ. Not much Pizza Hut (haha).
      Glad to hear that you still enjoy it. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 16, 2021 at 1:30 pm

        I grew up in Seattle and it was a treat to get it when my dad took me out. Particularly when I had a cold. The hot spicy dish would clear my head. I couldn’t remember the name of the dish just what was in it. Glad to find the recipe!

        Reply
        • Jennie says

          February 18, 2021 at 11:55 am

          So glad you found it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. And hope you enjoy the recipe.

          Reply
  4. Cindi says

    February 14, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    I lived in Houma, Louisiana for many years and our local Pizza Hut served Cavatini. We loved it…so much better than the pasta dishes they serve today. I wish they wold bring it back.

    Reply
    • Jennie says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:08 am

      I’m hearing that “back in the day,” it was served quite widely. Glad that a ton of people got to enjoy it.
      I agree with you- I wish they would bring it back. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply

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