Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake
A comforting pasta bake that combines the flavors of Sloppy Joes with penne pasta and melted cheese.
Equipment
- Skillet For browning ground beef and mixing ingredients.
- 9x13-inch baking dish For baking the pasta dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 14.5 ounces 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
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 1.5 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains.
- Add the chopped red and green bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes until crumbly.
- Stir in the ketchup, tomatoes, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the corn and pasta in boiling water in separate pots. Drain them both.
- Add the drained corn, pasta, and shredded cheese to the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir to combine.
- Transfer everything to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Notes
For a twist, try adding some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil before baking. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.