Best 6 Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary experience with Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole, a delectable fusion of two classic dishes. This tantalizing casserole combines the irresistible flavors of sloppy joes with the comforting goodness of pasta, creating a dish that is sure to satisfy every palate. The tangy, sweet, and savory sloppy joe sauce, made with a blend of ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and a secret blend of spices, is the heart of this casserole. This flavorful sauce is then layered upon tender pasta, nestled amidst a blanket of melted cheese, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors. Experience the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and cheesy in every bite. This recipe not only offers the classic Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole but also provides variations like the Taco Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole, adding a zesty Mexican twist, and the Vegetarian Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole, catering to those who prefer a meat-free option. Whether you're a fan of traditional comfort food or seeking a creative twist, this recipe has something for everyone.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOPPY JOE PASTA



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Since I found this quick-to-fix recipe a few years ago, it's become a regular part of my menu plans. Everyone loves the combination of sloppy joe ingredients, shell pasta and cheddar cheese. -Lynne Leih, Idyllwild, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope sloppy joe mix
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 package (7 ounces) small shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the sloppy joe mix, water, tomato sauce and tomato paste; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in pasta. , Spoon half the mixture into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese and remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 904mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SLOPPY JOE AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80-to-85-percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth
12 ounces elbow macaroni with ridges
2 cups shredded yellow Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped crisp deli-style dill pickles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce in a small bowl. Heat the EVOO in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned. Season with salt and lots of pepper. Add the garlic, bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Pour the tomato mixture over the beef, add the beef broth and stir until well combined. Simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until not quite tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and add to the sauce. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the cheese.
  • Bake until the casserole is bubbling and the top is browned. Top with the pickles and serve from the dish.

SLOPPY JOE VEGGIE CASSEROLE



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Sloppy joe flavor meets veggie lasagna wholesomeness. My family loves this dynamic duo, and you'll love how simple it is to prepare. -Sue Schmidtke, Oro Valley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope sloppy joe mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the vegetables, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sloppy joe mix, parsley and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. , Spoon half the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese, 3/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and the remaining pasta mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE



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This is a great comfort food recipe that I love to make on a cold winter day. It is also a hit at our church's potluck dinners.

Provided by Theresa Harnar

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into ground beef mixture; reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix corn, pasta, and Colby-Jack cheese into ground beef mixture; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 675.4 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

SLOPPY JOE PASTA



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This is a fast and easy pasta meal! Also great if you have leftover Sloppy Joe meat. I love fast meals that I can make, especially when I get to use my leftovers--no waste and I save a few dollars.

Provided by rena

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 ½ cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • While pasta boils, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Transfer beef back into the pan. Add water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasoning mix, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer until heated through and flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 722.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SLOPPY JOE PASTA CASSEROLE



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My DH and I enjoy comfort food and found it in this recipe taken from Company's Coming Cookbook "Beef Today". Though not overly fond of pasta, hubby asks for seconds when this is served.

Provided by Nova Scotia Cook

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup onion (diced)
1 cup green pepper (diced)
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
28 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, with juice
7 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and keep in cold water.
  • Scramble fry the beef in a non-stick skillet for 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and green pepper and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
  • Drain
  • Add the remaining ingredients - mix well.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the drained pasta and spoon into a lightly sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan or a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until hot.

Tips:

  • Be sure to use a ground beef that is at least 80% lean. This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the dish.
  • If you don't have sloppy Joe mix on hand, you can easily make your own. Simply combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the sauce has thickened.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own favorite ingredients to this dish. Some popular options include cheese, diced onions, and bell peppers.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve. Simply assemble the casserole and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, bake the casserole according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Sloppy Joe pasta casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover sloppy Joes. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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