Sloppy Joe Pasta

5 from 1 vote

This one pot sloppy joe pasta is a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. A pasta dish recipe in 35 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy pasta dinner, ground beef recipe, one pot dinner

Servings:

Calories: 425kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken stock
24 ounces strained tomatoes 1 jar (or tomato purée)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
10 ounces penne or any short pasta
1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red pepper, and sauté until they are softened, about 3-4 minutes. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper
Add the ground beef, salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed. 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add the chicken stock, strained tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder. Stir until everything is well combined. 3 cups chicken stock, 24 ounces strained tomatoes, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Stir in the penne, ensuring it is fully submerged in the sauce. 10 ounces penne
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Notes

Adjust the Thickness: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken stock. If it’s too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes
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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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