Indulge in a culinary journey with Johnny Marzetti, a delectable casserole dish that blends the flavors of pasta, meat, cheese, and a tangy tomato sauce. This classic American comfort food originated in the early 1900s and has since become a beloved dish enjoyed by families across the country.
In this comprehensive article, we present a diverse collection of Johnny Marzetti recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. From traditional recipes that stay true to the original flavors to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, there's a recipe here for every taste and occasion.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook looking to elevate your family's dinner routine or a beginner seeking an easy-to-follow recipe, our Johnny Marzetti collection has got you covered. Discover the secrets behind this iconic dish and embark on a delicious adventure with our carefully curated recipes.
JOHNNY MARZETTI CASSEROLE
Johnny Marzetti is a classic ground beef casserole with egg noodles, tomato soup, veggies and cheese -- all baked into one delicious comfort food dish!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef, sausage, bell pepper, and onion in the skillet; drain. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add tomatoes (with juice), crushing them slightly with a wooden spoon, condensed soup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and garlic powder. Simmer over very low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large rectangular baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- After beef mixture has simmered for 30 minutes, stir in mushrooms and olives. Remove from heat and toss with the cooked noodles.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the casserole, Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 413 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g
JOHNNY MARZETTI CASSEROLE
Kids love this buffet-ready casserole dish. 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. I prefer to have this dish sit overnight before baking as the flavors improve and the pasta absorbs some of the sauce so the consistency is just right.
Provided by KC
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Run cold water over the pasta to stop pasta from cooking further. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the ground beef and sausage until completely browned and crumbled, 7 to 10 minutes. Mix in the onion, celery, garlic, and pepper; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Allow to cool five minutes.
- Lightly grease a large casserole dish. Spread the pasta over the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the pasta. Pour the meat mixture over the pasta and cheese. Cover dish with heavy aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. Continue baking until Cheddar cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 120.1 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 1331.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
EASY JOHNNY MARZETTI RECIPE
This easy Johnny Marzetti recipe is similar to American goulash but with lots and lots of cheese. It is a comfort dinner recipe that is easy to prepare and so delicious.
Provided by Kylie Perrotti
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place a wide pot on the stove over medium-high heat. If needed, add a drizzle of neutral oil. Add the beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, for 15 minutes until completely cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the macaroni and cook until 2 minutes under al dente. Scoop out ½ cup of the pasta water and set it aside. Drain the macaroni and set it aside.
- If needed, add more oil to the pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms and cook for 10-15 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown around the edges. Add the garlic and minced chili pepper and cook for 1 minute-season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter into the pot. Once bubbly, add the thyme, paprika, and bell pepper flakes if used. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste to the pot and stir to coat the aromatics in the paste. Cook for 2 minutes until the paste deepens in color.
- Pour in the reserved pasta cooking water and stir to combine until a smooth sauce forms.
- Add the reserved ground beef, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and cooked macaroni to the pot. Add half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Italian cheese mix and stir until evenly combined. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed. Turn off the heat.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and Italian cheese mixture. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly. If desired, broil the Johnny Marzetti for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese further.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 464 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
JOHNNY MARZETTI III
An easy school version of Johnny Marzetti. To freeze, don't add the cheese or bake ahead of time. Use your choice of elbow or egg noodles.
Provided by Marsha
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef until no pink remains. Add onions and celery and cook until they are softened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in tomato soup, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a casserole dish, mix together the cooked and drained pasta with the meat mixture.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle the top with grated Cheddar cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 132.3 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 858.8 mg, Sugar 7 g
JOHNNY MARZETTI
I don't remember where I found this recipe, but it had been in my recipe box for quite awhile and I finally decided to try it. The original recipe makes 10 to 12 servings, so I kind of eyeballed the ingredients and measured to my liking for approximately 6 servings. I love mushrooms, so next time I make this I'll add another package. I added 2 tbsp of brown sugar because I like a slightly sweet tomato sauce. Feel free to omit it if you like your tomato sauce as is.
Provided by bernrome
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
- Cook and crumble ground beef in pot over moderate high heat until no longer pink. Drain most of the grease, leaving a couple of tablespoons behind in the pot. Add salt & onions and fry until limp, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and fry for about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce & brown sugar. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of cheese to beef. Add macaroni tossing gently but thoroughly.
- Transfer to 13X-9X-2X-inch baking dish. Scatter remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, until brown and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
JOHNNY MARZETTI UPDATED
Satisfying comfort food. I feel like an authority on Johnny Marzetti casserole by now; for each household's preferences I have a unique casserole. This is the basic recipe, updated to 2008 from Jean Anderson's "The American Century Cookbook". Why follow a recipe from the 1950s and 1960s exactly how it was, when so many choices are available to us now? I call this an updated version of Johnny Marzetti, using sweet (Vidalia type) onions, minced garlic, baby portabello mushrooms, low-sodium tomato sauce, and bow tie pasta (farfalle). When all is said and done, this is a tasty casserole I am requested to make again and again (in all its incarnations). This fills one large 14 x 11 1/2 x 2-inch aluminum foil pan for a buffet serving setup, or two 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dishes. My preparation times are usually longer than average; I am the slowest chopper in the Western Hemisphere.
Provided by KateL
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the farfalle (aka bow ties) into the pot, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly grease 14 x 11 1/2 x 2 1/4-inch baking dish (or two 8x8-inch pans) and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a very large heavy skillet over moderate heat 1 minute.
- Add onion and garlic. Stir-fry until limp, about 3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and stir-fry until juices are released and evaporate, about 5 minutes.
- Add beef and cook and stir, breaking up clumps, until no longer red, about 5 minutes.
- Off heat, mix in tomato sauce and all but 1 cup cheese.
- Transfer to baking dish, add bow ties, and toss gently but thoroughly to mix.
- Scatter remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
- Bake, uncovered, until browned and bubbling, 35-40 minutes, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 138.4, Sodium 788.3, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 37.4
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a rich tomato sauce will make all the difference.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, with a slightly firm bite.
- Be generous with the cheese. It's what makes Johnny Marzetti so rich and decadent.
- If you don't have any chili sauce on hand, you can substitute a combination of ketchup and hot sauce.
- Serve Johnny Marzetti with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- To make a vegetarian version of Johnny Marzetti, omit the ground beef and add extra vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
Conclusion:
Johnny Marzetti is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck party. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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