Description
This Sloppy Joe Pasta recipe combines the classic flavors of a sloppy joe sandwich with comforting pasta for a hearty and satisfying meal. Ground beef, savory seasonings, and melted cheddar cheese make this dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with olive oil. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, mix well. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, stir until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter alternative.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- This dish reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
