This is the original hamburger casserole; a cheesy, beefy, and hearty pasta dish that dates back to the late 1800s. Created by Italian American Theresa Marzetti, the Johnny Marzetti was so popular it was served in school cafeterias and was the go-to dish at potlucks and community functions across the Midwest. It even made its way down to Panama. Add pimiento-stuffed olives give this dish a Latin American twist.

Quick Info

⏱️ 62 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 86%

Nutrition

709 cal • 42g protein • 25g carbs • 48g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Central & South American] • [Dinner] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Cuisine] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, plus more for greasing
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for water
• 12 ounces egg noodles
• 1 pound ground beef or pork
• ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped yellow onion
• 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 8-ounce can of mushrooms, drained
• 1 8-ounce jar of pimento-stuffed green olives, drained
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 16-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 8-ounce can of Arturo sauce or tomato soup
• 1 8-ounce can of tomato paste
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly…
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boi…
3. While the noodles cook, heat the vegetable…

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