Easy Johnny Marzetti casserole

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.

Fry 1 pound of hamburger until fully cooked.

Boil elbow macaroni until al dente; drain and set aside.

Drain excess grease from the cooked hamburger.

In a 9 by 13 inch glass baking dish, layer 4.5 cups of elbow macaroni.

Add the cooked hamburger on top of the macaroni and spread it evenly.

Pour 1 quart of spaghetti sauce over the hamburger and macaroni, ensuring it soaks in.

Sprinkle the entire 8-ounce package of mild cheddar cheese on top.

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens