Whether you call it Johnny Marzetti or American Chop Suey, this is a comfort pasta food known by all! Mine has a smokey twist that includes bacon! It’s a family favorite and I know you will love it too!
I have been making it for years, and it has never failed me. This is one of our all time favorite family recipes that I have made for pot lucks, parties, or just a quick I don’t know what to make dinner. It’s one of those comfort foods. Ya know…the kind of food that as it cooks the aromas bring back flashes of your childhood and make you feel warm inside.
When the mushrooms are almost cooked through, add your green peppers and sauce.
Mix, let it simmer on medium-low for 8-10 minutes (just enough time to cook your pasta al dente) If the sauce gets too thick add some starchy pasta water to it.
Strain your elbows and toss into sauce, let cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Then serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
I really hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Just be forewarned, if you happen to make this for someone once, they will ask you again and again for that “Johnny pasta stuff.”
Hope you love this recipe!
Enjoy!
I have always called it Johnny Marzetti. Oh well, both guys have the same recipe!!!!
Ha! That’s funny Janette! I’m not really sure how we started calling it that, but it’s delicious regardless 🙂 thanks for stopping by!
that looks fabulous!
I came over from Wow Us Wednesdays. This sounds so good, it’s a must try. I am a new follower. Patsy
Now that I live in Italy, pasta has taken on an entirely different meaning and function in a meal. It is no longer ‘the only dish’ on a menu, but rather ‘a first course’ solely.