This beloved Midwestern dish is worth the hype.
Carson Downing
Meet your new favorite family dinner.
Thishearty casseroleis made with crowd-pleasing (and inexpensive ingredients!)
Credit:Carson Downing
like ground beef, canned tomatoes, and pasta.
It reminded several of our recipe testers of classic goulash.
Get our Test Kitchen’s take on the classic Johnny Marzetti casserole recipe.
Credit:Carson Downing
This big-batch meal feeds 12 and reheats beautifully.
Why Is it Called Johnny Marzetti Casserole?
The dish was named after her brother-in-law, Johnny.
Credit:Carson Downing
The restaurant was close to Ohio State where the hearty dish became popular with students.
The cheesy casserole has grown in popularity ever since.
Here are a few of our favorite ways to make this dish your own.
Credit:Carson Downing
It’s also delicious with a nice crusty piece ofgarlic bread.
Don’t miss a single recipe!
keep your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes in one place using MyRecipes.
Credit:Carson Downing
Simply nudge the save icon (with a heart!)
at the top of this recipe page.
)cantomato sauce
1(14 1/2-oz.
)pkg.shredded Italian-blend cheese
1(8-oz.
)pkg.shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
Cook Beef Mixture
Preheat oven to 350F.
Coat a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray.
Drain and discard fat.
Finish Sauce
Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Assemble Casserole
Add cooked macaroni to the prepared baking dish.
Top with Italian blend cheese.
Spoon meat and sauce mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake
Bake 45 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake 5 minutes more or until melted and bubbly.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
