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.
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, cooked to just shy of al dente (2-3 minutes less than recommended according to package directions)
- 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, optional, drained and sliced
- 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 3 –In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4 –Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 5 –Stir in the tomato paste, seasoning mix, and water, heating and stirring until fully combined.
Step 6 –Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Step 7 –Mix in the corn, macaroni, mushrooms, and 1 cup of the cheese.
Step 8 –Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.
Step 9 –Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheese.
Step 10 –Bake until the cheese is fully melted, about 10 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.
