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Sloppy Joe Pasta

Comfort food in under 30 minutes! This Sloppy Joe Pasta takes the flavors of a sloppy joe and puts them in a big bowl of comforting pasta. The recipe makes 2 generous servings, but can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 804 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Pasta and Remainder of Dish:
  • 2 cups dry Rotini or any spiral-shaped pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

For the sauce:
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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
For the pasta and the remainder of the dish:
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook the pasta accordion toe the directions on the package.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the vegetable oil. Add the onion, green bell pepper and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with your spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until ground beef is thoroughly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Add the sauce to the skillet. Then add the pasta (drained of excess water), and the cheese on top. Turn the heat down to medium-low, and toss the mixture until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are evenly coated and distributed throughout.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

  • recipe reprinted with permission from Dinner For Two by Julie Wampler
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 804kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 1399mg (58%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 804

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 804kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 1399mg 58%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.