Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• kosher salt
• 1 lb. Macaroni
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 c. crushed tomatoes
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 c. grated mozzarella
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, breaking up meat with a spoon. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Drain fat. Add garlic and onions to beef and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, tomatoes, Worcestershire, and chili powder and simmer 10 minutes.
Drain pasta and add to skillet over low heat. Stir in half the cheese mixture and parsley; quickly toss together to evenly coat the pasta. Top with remaining cheese and cover with lid to melt cheese.
Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.