Johnny Marzetti Casserole
A hearty ground beef casserole created by Teresa Marzetti, the founder of Marzetti's, an Italian restaurant in Columbus, Ohio opened in 1896. The dish is named after her brother in law Johnny.
Adapted from The Kitchen Magpie
A hearty ground beef casserole created by Teresa Marzetti, the founder of Marzetti's, an Italian restaurant in Columbus, Ohio opened in 1896. The dish is named after her brother in law Johnny.
Adapted from The Kitchen Magpie
- 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
- 3/4 cups onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, washed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15-16 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15-16 oz)
- 2 cups Italian cheese blend, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions to a firm al dente. Remember it will be cooked even further in the oven.
Combine the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet and cook until browned. Mix in the onion and mushrooms and cook until soft. Add in the garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer briefly, then set aside and cool for 10 minutes.
Grease or spray a 9" x 13" casserole dish. Spread a little bit of the sauce on the bottom of the dish, then top with the pasta.
Sprinkle the Italian blend cheese over the pasta, then pour the remaining sauce over the casserole.
Cover and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. When ready, uncover, sprinkle the Cheddar cheese on top. Cover again and heat until melted.
Uncover and serve!
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 482kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 33g51%
- Saturated Fat 15g75%
- Cholesterol 106mg36%
- Sodium 556mg24%
- Potassium 420mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 28g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Fun Fact: If the name Marzetti sounds familiar, it's because Teresa Marzetti's restaurant business later became the T. Marzetti Company (of salad dressing fame). The restaurant itself closed in 1942.