Recipes Cuisine European Italian Johnny Marzetti Casserole 4.6 (222) 182 Reviews 24 Photos Kids love this 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. Submitted by KC Updated on November 13, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 (7x11-inch) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 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 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. 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. 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. 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. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 790 Calories 53g Fat 39g Carbs 41g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 790 % Daily Value * Total Fat 53g 67% Saturated Fat 25g 126% Cholesterol 152mg 51% Sodium 1301mg 57% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Protein 41g 81% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Calcium 559mg 43% Iron 5mg 26% Potassium 817mg 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.