Johnny Marzetti Casserole
Johnny Marzetti Casserole layers tender rotini with a rich beef-and-Italian-sausage tomato sauce and a duo of melty cheeses. Baked until bubbly with a golden, gooey finish, it’s hearty, nostalgic comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Expect a savory, meaty bite in every forkful with balanced tangy tomato and cheesy depth.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Johnny Marzetti Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 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.
- 3
Run cold water over the pasta to stop it from cooking further.
- 4
While the pasta cooks, cook the ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 7
Spread the pasta over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the rotini, then pour the meat sauce over the top. Cover the dish with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- 10
Continue baking until the Cheddar has melted, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 1126.49 kcal High 56%
- Protein 49.62 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 54.02 g 20%
- Total Fat 78.97 g High 101%
- Saturated Fat 29.12 g High 146%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 166.05 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1306.01 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 4.08 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 743.99 mg Good Source 57%
- Iron 3.9 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 529.77 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 96.11 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 12.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Johnny Marzetti Casserole is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 1126.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Johnny Marzetti Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Johnny Marzetti Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Cooking Spray, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Johnny Marzetti Casserole?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Johnny Marzetti Casserole?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1126.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Johnny Marzetti Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Johnny Marzetti Casserole healthy?
- Johnny Marzetti Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 1126.49 calories and 49.62 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1306.01 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 29.12 g (146% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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