Johnny Marzetti Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
15
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Calories
280 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Johnny Marzetti Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by cooking elbow macaroni until al dente, rinsing, and setting it aside. Ground beef and mild Italian sausage are browned and drained, then cooked with diced onion, green bell pepper, garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and garlic salt to develop a seasoned base. Canned diced tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce are added to create the sauce.
The cooked pasta is combined with the meat sauce and transferred to a large casserole dish. It is topped generously with a mixture of Italian cheese blend or shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. Baking at 350°F until bubbly, the dish develops a golden melted cheese crust. Fresh parsley can be sprinkled on top for garnish and freshness.
Johnny Marzetti serves as a satisfying main dish suitable for family meals and can be portioned into about 15 servings. The hearty layers of meat, tomato sauce, pasta, and melted cheeses offer a balanced savory flavor and comforting texture.
The calorie estimates provided include 15 servings at approximately 3/4 to 1 cup each. Ingredient brands and measurements may affect nutrition values slightly.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage mild
- 3/4 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes dried
- 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 Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- parsley for garnishing, fresh
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.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 15 servings, with each serving roughly 3/4 to 1 cup of casserole.
- Portions casserole evenly to ensure consistent serving sizes for calorie estimates.
- Cooking times and cheese amount may be adjusted to preferred doneness and cheesiness levels.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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