Sloppy Joe Pasta Recipe

By sltaylor

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope sloppy joe mix
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 package (7 ounces) small shell pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the sloppy joe mix, water, tomato sauce and paste; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in pasta.

Spoon half into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese and remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Yield: 4-6 servings.