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Johnny Marzetti Casserole

A hearty, cheesy casserole that combines pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners and meal prepping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish,
  • Large skillet,

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined.
  6. Pour half of the meat and pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Top with the remaining meat and pasta mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4.2mg

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. For a vegetarian option, use a plant-based ground meat alternative. Feel free to add in any extra vegetables you have on hand, like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
For a creamier casserole, stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream or cream cheese to the meat sauce before adding the pasta.
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