Johnny Marzetti Casserole

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Kids love this Johnny Marzetti casserole. 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. Sometimes I let the casserole sit overnight before baking, as the flavors improve and the pasta absorbs some of the sauce, so the consistency is just right.

Submitted by KC

Updated on January 24, 2024

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

1 (7x11-inch) casserole

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Ingredients

cooking spray
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage
¾ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Run cold water over pasta to stop it from cooking further.
While the pasta is cooking, cook ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Spread pasta over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over rotini, then pour meat sauce over top. Cover the dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole. Continue to bake until Cheddar has melted, about 5 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

790	Calories
53g	Fat
39g	Carbs
41g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 790
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g	67%
Saturated Fat 25g	126%
Cholesterol 152mg	51%
Sodium 1301mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Protein 41g	81%
Vitamin C 15mg	17%
Calcium 559mg	43%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 817mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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