Description
A hearty and flavorful Sloppy Joe Pasta dish combining the classic sloppy joe flavors with tender pasta, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquids and Sauces
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 24 ounces strained tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pasta and Garnish
- 10 ounces penne or any short pasta
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in chicken stock, strained tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Add pasta: Stir in penne pasta, ensuring it's fully submerged in the sauce.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and flavors are absorbed.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- The calorie count is an estimate based on six servings; actual nutrition may vary depending on ingredient brands.
- Drain excess fat after cooking the beef to reduce grease in the dish.
- You can substitute penne with any short pasta like rigatoni or rotini.
- Adding parsley enhances flavor and adds a fresh garnish, but it is optional.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based ground meat and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
