Johnny Marzetti Recipe
This easy Johnny Marzetti casserole is a traditional Ohio recipe that is a great make-ahead casserole for potlucks because it serves a crowd! This ground beef and sausage casserole is full of noodles, cheese and Italian flavor.
Servings: 15
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 14.4 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can with juice)
- 23 ounces tomato sauce (1-15 ounce can and 1-8 ounce can)
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot according to package directions until it is al dente (about 6-8 minutes). 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- Drain the pasta and run cold water over it. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat until it is completely browned and crumbly. Drain off any fat. 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- Add the onion, bell peppers, garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, pepper flakes and garlic salt. Cook and stir for an additional 5 minutes to soften the vegetables. 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir well. 14.4 ounces diced tomatoes, 23 ounces tomato sauce
- Spray a large casserole dish (9x13 size or slightly larger) with cooking spray.
- Spread the pasta over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the pasta. 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- Spread the meat sauce over the pasta and cheese.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the casserole and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese is melted. (Place under the broiler on low for a minute or two to get the top browned, if desired. 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 15 servings, with 1 serving about 3/4 cup to 1 cup of casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg