Johnny Marzetti Casserole

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 7x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

2. 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. 3

   Run cold water over the pasta to stop it from cooking further.

4. 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. 5

   Add the onion, celery, garlic, and bell pepper; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

6. 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. 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. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the casserole.

10. 10

    Continue baking until the Cheddar has melted, about 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

• Calories 1126.49 kcal High
• Protein 49.62 g Good Source
• Carbs 54.02 g Moderate
• Total Fat 78.97 g High
• Saturated Fat 29.12 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 166.05 mg High
• Sodium 1306.01 mg High
• Fiber 4.08 g Moderate
• Sugar 8.03 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 798.46 mg Good Source
• Iron 3.9 mg Good Source
• Potassium 529.82 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 102.69 mcg_rae Moderate
• Vitamin C 17.69 mg Moderate
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Celery
• Tomatoes 🍅
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅