Johnny Marzetti Casserole

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (1.31 ounce) package sloppy joe seasoning mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, optional, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Method:

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2 Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
3 In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4 Drain the fat from the skillet.
5 Stir in the tomato paste, seasoning mix, and water, heating and stirring until fully combined.
6 Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
7 Mix in the corn, macaroni, mushrooms, and 1 cup of the cheese.
8 Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.
9 Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheese.
10 Bake until the cheese is fully melted, about 10 minutes.
11 Serve.

Helpful Hints:

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
The prized dish of Columbus, Ohio makes its nostalgic and triumphant return! Johnny Marzetti Casserole has been a favorite for over 100 years and for good reason: the beef is juicy, the noodles are tender, and the cheddar cheese is sharp and melty. It’s a savory and spectacular main course perfect for serving alongside garlic bread. This is an unforgettable family dinner.


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