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Sloppy Joe Casserole

A cheesy baked pasta casserole with all the tangy, savory flavors of a classic sloppy joe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces pasta elbow macaroni or similar, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Large pot for pasta

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, chopped onion, and bell pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened.
  3. Drain excess fat, then stir in garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. In the prepared baking dish, mix the cooked pasta with the sloppy joe mixture. Ensure the pasta is well coated.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezes well for up to 2 months. Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef, and the pasta shape can be swapped for shells, rotini, or penne.