Johnny Marzetti Casserole Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat options cut calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, and provolone can be less expensive.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: shell pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while shell pasta is often cheaper.

Start by measuring out 8 ounces of bison and 4 ounces of Italian sausage from bratwurst.

Heat a skillet and brown the bison and sausage together until well mixed.

Transfer the cooked meat into a separate casserole dish.

In the same skillet, add butter (or leftover fat) to sauté the onions and mushrooms.

Add 3/4 cup of chopped onions and 4 ounces of mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.

Stir in 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add the drained diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the mixture and stir well.

Combine the meat mixture with the sautéed vegetables in the casserole dish.

Mix in the elbow macaroni (cooked separately) with the meat and vegetable mixture.

Top the casserole with cheddar and mozzarella cheese before baking.

Cooking Techniques

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