Sloppy Joe Casserole
A simple twist on a classic sloppy joe gets you this incredible penne pasta casserole. Loaded with all the beefy tomato flavors you expect with a traditional sloppy joe, this quick and hearty meal is a weeknight favorite, and great for serving a crowd on game day.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 726kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 pound Ground pork sausage
- 1 Small onion chopped
- 1 Green bell pepper chopped
- 14.5 ounce Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce 1 can, 2 if you want it saucier
- 16 ounces Penne Pasta
- 2 1/2 cups Colby-Jack cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Brown the ground beef and ground pork sausage, and drain off the fat.
- Add the onion, and green bell pepper, into the hot skillet and cook 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce; reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked penne, half of the cheese, and all of the ground meat and Manwich mixture. Stir together.
- Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining half of the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 3mg