Description
This One Pot Sloppy Joe Pasta recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Combining classic sloppy joe flavors with pasta and cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Pasta:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni or pasta of choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook Pasta: Pour in beef broth and stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use any small pasta shape you prefer, like rotini or shells.
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes.
- This dish reheats well for leftovers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
