A BETTER MARZETTI

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Had never heard of Johnny Marzetti until recently stumbling on his recipe in some newspaper website. Actually, research shows Marzetti's Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio was the source of this great comfort food dish back in the 20's (..is it still there?). Have seen ingredients of several versions of this dish here, but none with all these great ingredients. This is an ultimate comfort food that is even better at the second and third sitting. I think that the sausage and Italian cheese blend is key to success of this rendition. Dish is great with a nice green salad.

Provided by ebbtide

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces rotini pasta (whole wheat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup celery, sliced fine
1 small onion, minced
1/2 green pepper, minced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb lean ground beef
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cups cheese, Italian blend, shredded

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to middle postition. Grease a 13x9 in baking dish and set aside. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring 4 qts water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and 1 tsp salt and cook, stirring often, according to package directions. Drain pasta and transfer to baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown beef and sausage until no longer pink- drain excess grease. Add celery, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms and 1 tsp salt and cook, stirring ocassionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, pepper flakes, and 1 tsp pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook until flavors are blended, about 5 minute Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, off heat.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese evenly over pasta. Then pour meat mixture on top of this. Then sprinkle reamaining 1 cup of cheese evenly on top of meat mixture.
  • Place baking dish on a baking sheet, covering with foil. Bake in the pre-heated oven about 45 minutes, until sauce is bubbling. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, until top is spotty brown. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 1800.6, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 36.1

LightningFoxBoy6
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Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. It's easy to make, it tastes great, and it's a healthier alternative to store-bought dressing.


nagariksecond batch
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This dressing is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Shone Page
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise-based dressings, but this one is actually pretty good. It's not too heavy and it has a nice tangy flavor.


Unique Aaaa
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm allergic to a lot of the ingredients in store-bought Marzetti dressing, but this homemade version is completely safe for me to eat. It's also delicious!


Nakabuye Serah
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's the perfect dupe for Marzetti dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mulki Mohamed
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This dressing is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I've already made it twice in the past week. It's definitely a new favorite.


Solo Wise 38 Udochi
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I've tried a lot of homemade Marzetti dressing recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I love using it on salads, grilled chicken, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.


Frank Cupido
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This recipe is a fail. The dressing is too thick and doesn't have the right flavor. I'll stick to buying Marzetti dressing from the store.


bolingo mohammed
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I'm not a huge fan of Marzetti dressing, but I have to say, this homemade version is pretty good! It's definitely got a more complex flavor than the store-bought stuff.


Ishtiaq Yousafzai
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This dressing is delicious! I was so surprised at how well it turned out. It's definitely a keeper.


Rachel Nelson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the Marzetti dressing I grew up with. I especially love using it on salads and grilled chicken.


Nabisere Habiibah
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've been using Marzetti dressing for years, but this homemade version is so much better. It's got the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. I'll never buy store-bought dressing again!


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