Johnny Marzetti Casserole Recipe
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Johnny Marzetti Casserole

By: KC  
"Kids love this buffet-ready casserole dish. My mother-in-law used to make a simpler version of this for my husband when he was growing up. This version pushes the flavor profile a bit. I prefer to have this dish sit overnight before baking as the flavors improve and the pasta absorbs some of the sauce so the consistency is just right."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Run cold water over the pasta to stop pasta from cooking further. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the ground beef and sausage until completely browned and crumbled, 7 to 10 minutes. Mix in the onion, celery, garlic, and pepper; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Allow to cool five minutes.
  4. Lightly grease a large casserole dish. Spread the pasta over the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the pasta. Pour the meat mixture over the pasta and cheese. Cover dish with heavy aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. Continue baking until Cheddar cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 648 | Total Fat: 36.2g | Cholesterol: 126mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by HotMamaFish 
I substituted a can of stewed tomatoes (undrained) for the can of sauce because it was what I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by cyrusduke 
This was very easy to make and very tasty. I used whole wheat rotini pasta and diced tomatos... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by JLK 
Great old fashioned hearty meal recipe...good for kids...they'll love it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by MAYANIK 
I thought this was o.k. It's a good base but next time would add more garlic and some Italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Margo 
This is a great recipe--just delicious. Anyone I serve it to likes it a lot. I use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by ARBUTUSROEHM 
Very good. I remember my mom making this when I was little. Next time I will use about 8oz... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by CLUCKYMOUTH 
This recipe is absolutely delicious! The only thing I did differently was I used penne pasta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by FULLXBUSYMOM 
THIS RECIPE ROCKED!!!! I haven't had something this wonderful in a long time. It was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by GL 
This came up on an ingredient search when I was trying to clean out my fridge. It was great. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2007 by Mary McCarthy 
This was very easy to make and, everyone loved it. They asked for the recipe, so I know it's... MORE

 
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