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July 5, 2020

Johnny Marzetti

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Johnny Marzetti is an Ohio recipe which combines macaroni pasta with a ground beef tomato sauce, baked in a casserole and topped with cheese.

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Who is Johnny Marzetti?

I actually did not grow up with my Mom making this classic Ohio recipe. Maybe it’s because I am not Italian? The Italian restaurant where this recipe originated was located in Columbus, Ohio. The owner was an Italian immigrant and she named the dish after her brother-in-law, Johnny Marzetti. The combination is very familiar. Pasta mixed with a tomato sauce with ground beef and topped with melted cheese. I use a couple of non-traditional ingredients to really punch up the flavor of my sauce. And make sure the baked pasta isn’t dry. I hope you enjoy my version of this classic recipe. 

johnny marzetti on a plate with garlic bread slices

Ingredients in Johnny Marzetti

  • Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • Crushed Tomatoes
  • Beef Broth
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Chili Garlic Sauce
  • Sugar
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Macaroni Pasta
  • Cheddar Cheese

johnny marzetti being dished out of a casserole

How to make Johnny Marzetti

While cooking the meat sauce, boil the pasta. Drain the pasta and stir it together with the meat sauce. Add the sauced pasta to a casserole dish. Top it with plenty of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted. 

a forkful of johnny marzetti

Kitchen Tips

  • I use a non-stick, very large sauté pan to cook my sauce
  • Use 90% lean ground sirloin for this recipe
  • Brand of chili garlic sauce I use
  • Bake the dish in a very large casserole

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Johnny Marzetti

Johnny Marzetti is an Ohio recipe which combines macaroni pasta with a ground beef tomato sauce, baked in a casserole and topped with cheese.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 16 oz macaroni pasta
  • 2 lbs ground sirloin
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground sirloin. Break up the meat and cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for about one minute, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the sugar, oregano, salt, crushed tomatoes, beef broth and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer. Stir well.
  • Cover the pan and allow to gently simmer while the pasta is cooking.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the macaroni pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta.
  • Stir the cooked pasta into the meat sauce.
  • Spread the macaroni and sauce evenly in a large casserole dish.
  • Top the pasta with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake the casserole in the oven for about 45 minutes, until hot and the cheese is melted.

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  • Air Fryer Meatballs
  • Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
  • Creamy Italian Chicken and Noodles
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  1. Kushigalu says

    July 05, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    What a great casserole dish is this. Love the combination of flavors. Something new to try for dinner

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    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Irina says

    July 05, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    I have never heard about such a macaroni pasta recipe, but it sounds incredible. Bookmarking!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Glad to hear it. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Emily Liao says

    July 05, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta bake was delicious! Loved the flavor combination of cheese and the beefy tomato sauce.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Emily, glad you enjoyed.

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    July 05, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! I hadn’t heard of Johnny Marzetti before. Such a wonderful combination of flavors in the casserole and I love how easily it comes together.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2020 at 11:23 am

      A similar dish is known as goulash in other parts of the country. It’s easy and comforting.

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    July 05, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    My kiddos and I made this together! We have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen lately and its so fun. They really enjoyed making this recipe but they enjoyed eating it even more! Thanks for this delish creation, we are adding it to our “make again” list!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      July 06, 2020 at 11:22 am

      This makes me happy. So glad you enjoyed making this with your kids and that the recipe will be on repeat!

      Reply

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