Johnny Mazetti (Panama) Recipe

Name: Johnny Mazetti (Panama)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces egg noodles; 1 1/2 lbs.- 2 lbs. ground beef; 2 cups chopped green peppers; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup chopped stuffed green olive; 8 ounces tomato paste; 8 oz.can tomato sauce; 1 cup tomato sauce (Arturo); 8 oz.can sliced mushrooms; 1 lb grated cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Homemade Arturo Sauce; 1/4 cup finely chopped mushroom; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch ginger; 1 pinch nutmeg

Servings: persons

16 ounces egg noodles
1 1/2 lbs.- 2 lbs. ground beef
2 cups chopped green peppers
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped stuffed green olive
8 ounces tomato paste
8 oz.can tomato sauce
1 cup tomato sauce (Arturo)
8 oz.can sliced mushrooms
1 lb grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Homemade Arturo Sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped mushroom
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch ginger
1 pinch nutmeg

1
FOR THE HOMEMADE ARTURO SAUCE:
2
Mix all ingredients together and saute` on low until bubbles begin. Yield is about 1 cup good for a recipe calling for 8 oz can.
3
FOR THE CASSEROLE:
4
Pre-heat oven to 350u00b0F.
5
In a large skillet brown ground beef, drain, then put in large pot, add chopped peppers, onions, celery, olives and mushrooms. Then add the seasoning and garlic powder to the pot. Mix those ingredients well. Add sauces and tomato paste then mix again. Cook over medium low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes.
6
In another pot, cook noodles -- when done, add them to the mixture and stir very well. Place mixture in long oblong pan in layers. On each layer, place shredded cheese but leave enough for the top.
7
Place about 4 teaspoons of butter on the top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350u00b0F for about 35 minutes or until the cheese melts and it is a golden brown. Serve and enjoy. Leftovers freeze well.

1258

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces egg noodles, 1 1/2 lbs.- 2 lbs. ground beef, 2 cups chopped green peppers, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Johnny Mazetti (Panama) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Johnny Mazetti (Panama)

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