What ingredients are in cavatini?

Question

Is pepperoni traditionally used in cavatini, or is there some other meat that's generally used? Are there any other ingredients that make it "real" cavatini as opposed to some wanna-be?

I typically use penne, macaroni, and rotini. I make a spaghetti type sauce then cook it with onion, garlic, bell pepper, and pepperoni. I then mix it all together with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Is this truly cavatini or am I just calling it cavatini?

For that matter, is cavatini a traditional Italian dish or is it an Americanized version of something else?

Answer 1

You are right - that IS real Cavatini.

Seems like it is traditional Italian. (but then again, I'm not from Italy, LOL)  

Answer 2

1 large green pepper, diced

1 large onion, diced

2 oz margarine

1 tsp garlic powder

1 lb assorted pasta, (wheels, shells, spirals)

1/2 lb pepperoni sliced thin then cut in half

8 oz mozarella cheese shredded

1/2 lb hamburger browned

1/2 lb italian sausage browned

1 x 16 oz jar meat flavored Prego sauce