Classic Marzetti Casserole

With its robust flavor profile, this casserole is versatile enough to be served as a main dish or paired with a fresh salad. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, you can create this dish with our convenient shopping list feature, ensuring the lowest cost per serving.

Get ready to bring warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table with this classic recipe!

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Overview

This Easy Johnny Marzetti Casserole is a comforting, retro dish that combines pasta, ground beef, and a savory tomato sauce, all topped with melted Cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole is both hearty and satisfying.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 8 Ounces (oz) pasta
• 1 Pound (lb) lean ground beef, ground
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 2 Cups celery, sliced
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 10.5 Ounces (oz) condensed tomato soup
• 8 Ounces (oz) tomato sauce
• 1 Cup water
• 2 Cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a large skillet until no pink remains. Add onions and celery and cook until they are softened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in tomato soup, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Combine pasta and meat mixture in a casserole dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Enjoy this classic casserole dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table!