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Vintage Johnny Marzetti Recipe — 26 Comments

  1. I hadn’t heard of this dish either as not served in our schools here in CA. Looks like all the kids would love it for sure though.

    • I just found this article regarding the Johnny Marzetti authentic recipe. There was a mention of Ohio schools would make this, yet Pennsylvania schools or people residing there didn’t know of this recipe and the person. I am originally from Erie, PA, and the high school that I attended always had Johnny Marzetti for lunch every week. I didn’t know the history but I did know of the dish. Now I found the recipe and I definitely will make this. It sounds so good and comforting. Especially when the weather gets cold and dreary.

      Thanks.

  2. I’ve never heard that name but have certainly seen something much the same before – definitely one I can see kids enjoying.

  3. 5 stars
    This would be super popular with our grandsons – it’s agot all their fave ingredients! I’ll give Johnny Marzetti a try!

    • Funny you say that about a restaurant. After I shared this post on my social media, one of the family restaurants in town started offering it on a weekly basis. They sell out every time!

  4. I loved it in school in Columbus, Ohio..It was the only time I bought lunch at school. Just made it and very delicious.

  5. A friend of mine who grew up in the Canal Zone, made this dish for parties and she gave me her recipe, which included green olives. Always loved it.

  6. My Mother grew up in Columbus, Ohio and now I know where the name came from. I would not doubt HER parents knew the Marzetti family. While I never really cared for it, (mom never put cheese in it,and used canned tomatoes); it does bring back wonderful memories! I always wondered why it was called that!
    I just may try it with cheese-maybe. 🙂
    Thanks!

    • Marianne,
      So glad to hear from someone who is probably connected to the recipe. Columbus is truly a small town / big city – if that makes sense … it seems like everybody knows everybody, any way.
      Neat to learn the history of dishes we make isn’t it?
      Noel

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