Johnny Marzetti

Marzetti’s Italian Restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio in 1896.

The food was so good that it quickly became renowned. The Marzetti’s closed their last restaurant in 1972.  This signature dish is as well known today as the salad dressings people used to be seen carrying out of the restaurant itself after begging to be allowed to take some home.  (Marzetti Salad Dressings are now sold in stores) 

Johnny Marzetti is dinner for families in homes throughout the mid-west and is a favorite pot luck dish.   

1 lb Dry Macaroni

1 lb Ground Beef

1 large Onion, diced

1 large Green Bell Pepper, diced

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 teaspoonful Salt

1/4 teaspoonful Black Pepper

1 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes with juice

1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce

1 Tablespoonful Worcestershire Sauce

8 oz Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray a 12 X 8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

Cook macaroni. Drain and set aside.

Brown the Ground Beef with the Onions and Green Bell Pepper.  Drain off any excess grease.

Add all other ingredients except the cheese and combine well.  Add the cooked Macaroni and mix well.  Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes. 

Cover Marzetti with shredded Cheese and bake an additional 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.