Johnny Marzetti

Name: Johnny Marzetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 oz elbow macaroni; 2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Johnny Marzetti

A mid-century Midwestern casserole born in Columbus, Ohio — simple, cheesy, and hearty enough to fuel tractor pulls and Thanksgiving leftovers.

Prep 15 minCook 30 minTotal 45 min640 calCuisine: American (Midwestern)

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
8 oz elbow macaroni
2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
0.5 cup grated Parmesan

Steps

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente; drain.
While pasta cooks, brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet until cooked through.
Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
Combine cooked pasta with meat sauce in a large bowl or pot.
Transfer half to a baking dish, sprinkle with half the mozzarella or cheddar, then add remaining pasta and top with the rest of the cheese and Parmesan.
Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.