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John Marzetti Casserole

Cook Time 1 minute
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Midwestern

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 lb white mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups grated mixed Italian cheeses
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, season ground beef and Italian sausage with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add onion and mushrooms. Cook until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add Italian seasoning, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Spread a small amount of sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then top with cooked pasta.
  • Sprinkle Italian cheese over the pasta, followed by the remaining sauce.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 5-10 minutes.

Notes

Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing and best flavor.
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