Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

from eatingwell.com

Like sloppy Joes? Then you'll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups whole-wheat elbow noodles (10 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 ½ cups riced cauliflower
  • 2 cups chopped red bell peppers
  • 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring to crumble, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, bell peppers, onions, carrots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir the cooked pasta into the turkey mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.