Leftover Pasta Casserole

Name: Leftover Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3 cups pasta sauce, such as Marinara Sauce, Meaty Tomato Sauce, or Puttanesca Sauce; 4 cups leftover pasta; Salt and black pepper; ¼ cup dry bread crumbs; ¼ cup grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

10m Prep Time
30m Cook Time
40m Ready In

Cuisine : American
Course : Dinner

4 servings In the Midwest, this is known as Johnny Marzetti when it is made with meat sauce and topped with 1 cup shredded Cheddar or mozzarella (4 ounces).

Ingredients

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1 3 cups pasta sauce, such as Marinara Sauce, Meaty Tomato Sauce, or Puttanesca Sauce (opens in new tab)
- 2 pounds fresh plum or Roma tomatoes, peeled, and coarsely chopped, or one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 to 6 garlic cloves, to taste, halved or lightly smashed
- 6 sprigs basil
- 6 sprigs parsley
- (½ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- Salt and black pepper
Sub-recipe steps
1. Combine in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat: 2 pounds fresh plum or Roma tomatoes, peeled, and coarsely chopped, or one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 to 6 garlic cloves, to taste, halved or lightly smashed; 6 sprigs basil; 6 sprigs parsley; (½ teaspoon red pepper flakes)
2. Simmer, uncovered, crushing the tomatoes with a potato masher or a wooden spoon to break them up, until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. For a smoother texture, you may pass the sauce through a food mill or puree in a blender or a food processor. Season to taste with: Salt and black pepper
4 cups leftover pasta
Salt and black pepper
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

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1 3 cups pasta sauce, such as Marinara Sauce, Meaty Tomato Sauce, or Puttanesca Sauce
4 cups leftover pasta
Salt and black pepper
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Let's Cook

Step 1.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter an 8- to 9-inch square baking dish. Heat in a saucepan: 3 cups pasta sauce, such as Marinara Sauce, Meaty Tomato Sauce, or Puttanesca Sauce
Step 2.

Toss the sauce with: 4 cups leftover pasta
Step 3.

Season to taste with: Salt and black pepper
Step 4.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with: ¼ cup dry bread crumbs; ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Step 5.

Dot with: 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Step 6.

Bake until the top is browned, about 30 minutes.