Johnny Marzetti IV

A savory blend of ground beef, onion, mushrooms, garlic, pepper, sugar and Worcestershire is simmered with tomato sauce and layered with noodles and sharp Cheddar cheese to make a zesty baked casserole.

• Calories: 834 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1.5 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and mushrooms. Drain grease. Mix in garlic salt, ground black pepper, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a greased 2 quart casserole dish, layer half of the cooked egg noodles, then half of the sauce mixture, followed by half of the grated cheese. Repeat.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated 375 degree (190 degree C) oven for 20 to 30 minutes.