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Pioneer Woman Johnny Marzetti Recipe

Pioneer Woman Johnny Marzetti Recipe

Johnny Marzetti is a classic comfort food casserole. This Pioneer Woman Johnny Marzetti Recipe is rich, cheesy and perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Set the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to fully heat before baking the casserole evenly and properly later.

Cook the Pasta

  • Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside while preparing the flavorful meat sauce mixture.

Cook the Onion

  • Heat olive oil inside a large skillet. Add onions and cook until soft and lightly golden for deeper flavor.

Add Bell Peppers

  • Stir chopped bell peppers into the skillet. Cook several minutes until slightly tender and fragrant while stirring occasionally throughout.

Add Garlic

  • Mix minced garlic into the vegetables carefully. Cook for one minute until fragrant but avoid burning the garlic pieces.

Brown the Beef

  • Add ground beef into the skillet. Cook until browned completely while breaking the meat into smaller crumbles using spoon.

Add Tomato Ingredients

  • Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste into the beef mixture. Mix carefully until fully combined and smooth.

Add Seasonings

  • Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper into the sauce. Simmer gently for ten minutes to deepen the flavors.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

  • Add cooked macaroni into the skillet carefully. Stir until every pasta piece becomes coated with rich savory sauce evenly.

Add Cheese Layers

  • Transfer half the pasta mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle cheese, then repeat layers with remaining pasta and cheese.

Bake the Casserole

  • Place casserole inside the oven. Bake for twenty minutes until bubbly, melted and golden brown on top beautifully.

Garnish and Serve

  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the casserole before serving. Enjoy warm for the best cheesy and comforting flavor experience.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey instead of beef.
  • Add mushrooms for extra savory flavor.
  • Use pepper jack cheese for spicy kick.
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Mix parmesan cheese into the topping.
  • Use rotini pasta instead of macaroni.
  • Add sausage for richer flavor.
  • Prepare ahead and bake later for convenience.
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