Sloppy Joe Casserole

 

This sloppy joe casserole and I went on a journey together.  My girls and I were making it for dinner and I did not completely read the ingredient list and cooked a whole box of pasta. Besides most recipes I make are a pound of meat to a pound of pasta. When it was time to add the pasta I put in the 8 ounces the recipe called for. However, my girls and I did not think it was enough pasta for the amount of meat. So we decided to add it all. I did not want to have to figure out how to use up some cooked pasta so using it all my my life easier. Well, it turns out we all agreed 16 ounce was too much pasta for the casserole. So next time I make it I will use 10 ounces. 

When making this casserole I used the sloppy joe mixture included with the recipe, but if you have a favorite sloppy joe recipe, definitely use it in this casserole. This casserole is meant to be a sloppy joe, just with pasta and not a bun. A delicious way to enjoy a sloppy joe with less mess.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• black pepper, to taste
• 8 ounces colby jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375º F and spray a 2 quart casserole with cooking spray.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add in the olive oil and onions. Sauté until almost softened. Add in the ground turkey and cooke until completely cooked and crumbled.
4. Add in the garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Let simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet and stir to mix well.
6. Transfer half of the sloppy joe mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with half of the cheese. Add in the remaining sloppy joe mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until warmed though and the cheese has melted.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 396
Total Fat		13.5g
Saturated Fat		6.4g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		1.5g
Cholesterol		49.8mg
Sodium		907.4mg
Total Carbohydrates		56.8g
Dietary Fiber		1.1g
Sugars		22.8g
Protein		13.7g
Calcium		21%
Iron		5.3%
Potassium		778mg
Vitamin A		21%
Vitamin C		14.3%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Recipe Critic.