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Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

A beloved American classic featuring pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese – perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Classic Johnny Marzetti Casserole with pasta, beef, and melted cheese

 300 g Elbow macaroni or egg noodles
 Ground beef (or beef & pork mix)
 Onion — 1 small, finely chopped
 Bell pepper — 1, diced
 200 g Mushrooms (optional)
 400 ml Tomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes
 2 tbsp Tomato paste
 1 tsp Dried oregano
 1 tsp Garlic powder
 Salt — to taste
 Black pepper — to taste
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 200 g Cheddar cheese, shredded
 100 g Mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Step 1: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

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Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.

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Step 3: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.

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Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, mushrooms, and crushed tomatoes. Season with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, half of the shredded cheddar, and the meat sauce. Mix well.

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Step 6: Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella.

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Step 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

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Step 8: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

320

Amount per serving
Calories425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g25%
Total Carbohydrate 38g14%
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.