Johnny Marzetti III

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (14-ounce) can sliced black olives
• 4 cups cooked egg noodles
• 1 (8-ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
3. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and olives. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 1/2 of the noodles, 1/2 of the beef mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
5. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, beef mixture, and cheese.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Johnny Marzetti is an Italian-American dish that was created by a chef from Columbus, Ohio, in the early 1900s.
• Marzetti was a popular dish in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s.
• The dish is similar to lasagna and is often served as a main dish for family meals.