Sloppy Joe Casserole (Printable Version)
Savory sloppy joe sauce combined with rotini pasta and cheddar for a simple, comforting bake.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef
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16 ounces cooked rotini pasta
03 -
30 ounces sloppy joe sauce (two 15-ounce cans)
→ Vegetables
04 -
1 small onion, diced
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1 green pepper, diced
→ Cheese
06 -
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
In a large pan, cook ground beef with diced onion and green pepper until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease.
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Pour in sloppy joe sauce, stir to combine, and heat until simmering for a few minutes.
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Add cooked rotini pasta to the pan and stir thoroughly to coat with sauce.
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Stir in 1 to 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
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Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top, then heat on low until cheese melts completely. Optionally cover the pan to expedite melting. Garnish with parsley if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Drain meat well to avoid greasy sauce.
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Cook pasta al dente since it will continue cooking in the sauce.
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Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
04 -
The sauce thickens as it rests.