Description
This One Pot Sloppy Joe Pasta recipe is a hearty and delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, combining savory ground beef with tender pasta in a cheesy sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joe Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Add vegetables and sauce: Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Cook pasta: Pour in beef broth and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Melt cheese and serve: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add hot sauce or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
