Kids love this buffet-ready Johnny Marzetti casserole. 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. Sometimes I let the casserole sit overnight before baking, as the flavors improve and the pasta absorbs some of the sauce, so the consistency is just right.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7×11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Run cold water over pasta to stop it from cooking further.
Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, cook ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until completely browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Spread pasta over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over rotini, then pour meat sauce over top. Cover the dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole. Continue to bake until Cheddar has melted, about 5 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 790 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat53g | 67% |
Saturated Fat25g | 126% |
Cholesterol152mg | 51% |
Sodium1301mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Protein41g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 76% |
Calcium559mg | 43% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium817mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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