How to make Delicious Johnny marzetti

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while elbow macaroni is a budget-friendly alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, and American cheese is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: store-brand canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while store-brand options can reduce cost.

Season the ground beef with salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.

Cook the ground beef in a wok over medium-high heat until browned.

Boil salted water in a separate pot and cook rigatoni noodles for 11 minutes until al dente.

Chop the purple onion and green bell pepper, then add them to the beef mixture while it cooks.

Add diced tomatoes and kidney beans to the beef mixture, including the juice from the beans.

Add a bay leaf and a little sugar to the sauce to cut acidity.

Combine the cooked rigatoni with the beef and sauce mixture, then transfer to a baking dish.

Top with Mexican style blend cheese and Parmesan cheese, then let it melt.

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