Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

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What better way to use up some leftover Sloppy Joes mix than in this delicious Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

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My family love a good pasta bake. They are such an easy uncomplicated meal that you can all dig into and enjoy.

Any kind of leftovers can be combined with some pasta and topped with some cheese to be baked in the oven for a delicious pasta bake. It's a great way to use up leftovers of meat when there isn't enough to serve the whole family. Bulking it out with some pasta and maybe even some more vegetables and some sauce if it is needed, turns some leftovers, into a filling and hearty family meal.

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My kids love Sloppy Joes, something I hadn't even heard of until I worked in the US back in 2000. It is now a regular dish in my house. So simple to make, yet really tasty.

I love to cook up a big batch, as the leftovers can be used up in various ways. Serve in whole wheat buns, top on a baked jacket potato or sweet potato. You can even serve with the Perfect Fries. But my favourite dish using Sloppy Joes leftovers is making this Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake.

I just stir some into some cooked pasta (I like penne, but any pasta will work), top with a little bit of passata, just to give it a bit more sauce. Season with salt and pepper and then I top with cheddar and mozzarella. Baked in a hot oven until the cheese is all melted and golden. Delish!!

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I don't serve many sides to go with this, as it's pretty filling. A simple salad of some baby mixed greens is plenty or if you don' t fancy salad serve alongside some other vegetables of your choosing.

Use a gluten free pasta of choice and this dish can be gluten-free. Just ensure the ingredients you use to make the sloppy joe mix are all gluten free too.

So next time you make up some of my Sloppy Joes, make this delicious Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake with the leftovers.

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Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake | Slimming Eats

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

This recipe is gluten-free, Slimming and Weight Watchers friendly

WW Smart Points - 12

Gluten Free - use gluten free pasta.

Ingredients

  • approx 3.5cups of leftover Sloppy Joes mix (click for recipe)
  • 1 cup (240ml) of passata
  • 300g (10.5oz) of uncooked pasta (I used penne)
  • salt and black pepper
  • 50g (2oz) of mozzarella
  • 30g (1oz) of cheddar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200c/400f (gas mark 6)
  2. Add pasta to a saucepan of boiling hot water and cook till al dente
  3. Drain and then mix with the sloppy Joe mix.
  4. Add to an oven proof dish.
  5. Spoon the passata over the top.
  6. Season with a little salt and black pepper
  7. Top with the grated cheese
  8. Bake in the oven for approx 30 mins, till cheese is all melted and lightly golden.
  9. Serve with a mixed salad (or other sides of choice)

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per ServingCalories 527Total Fat 10.2gSaturated Fat 4.6gCholesterol 75.8mgSodium 499mgCarbohydrates 72.5gFiber 3.5gSugar 8.1gProtein 37.4g

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Comments

  1. Kimberly Grabinski says

    This was delicious, thank you so much! Everyone loved it and my husband was being so funny about making sure I saved the leftovers for tomorrow.

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Hi Susan, if you click on the link where it says Sloppy Joe’s, it takes you to the recipe. The idea is you use up the leftover Sloppy Joe’s from making that recipe.

      Reply

  2. Nadine says

    Made this from the leftover Sloppy Joe's, both dishes are delicious and proper comfort food! Love it!

    Reply

  3. Liz says

    I made this for dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious , the only change i made to the sloppy joe recipe was i used some brown sugar instead of sweetener , but that only because i don't like the taste of artificial sweetener , i would definitely make it again

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      So glad you enjoyed it Liz. I actually only use natural based sweeteners, sukrin is not artificial and doesn't have that nasty aftertaste. But adding sugar and synning is perfectly fine too.

      Reply

  4. Lauren says

    Hi,

    I’m loving your page, so many great ideas which are really helping the whole family with meal planning ideas.

    We want to make this Sloppy Joe pasta bake, however based in the UK not entirely sure what the mix is and when I click on the link can’t seem to work out how to find the recipe for this.

    If you could help out that would be amazing, thank you

    Lauren

    Reply

    • Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      Hi Lauren, sorry for the confusion re: the recipe, you don't buy the mix you make it yourself as per the recipe on the link. The recipe is in the recipe box to the end of each recipe post the same as on this recipe. Hope that helps. Enjoy!!

      Reply

  5. Janie says

    Hi I would love to make this recipe but as I am in the UK I have no idea how much 3.5 cups of sloppy joe mix is. Please could you tell me what it would be? Many thanks xxx

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    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      If you have a measuring jug you can use that. 1 cup equals 240mls so long as it’s around 3x that it will be fine. Always worth investing in some measuring cups. They are Super cheap and you can find at pound shops, home stores and Amazon

      Reply

  6. Tracy says

    Im making this as we speak... cant wait to try it... nearly everything i have made from slimming eats have been a massive hit with my family thank you 🙂

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  7. Sally Burn says

    Made this for granddaughters tea went down a treat, also froze 4 portions of sloppy joe. So easy to make in ninja multi cooker.

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FAQs

How to doctor up sloppy joes? ›

In addition to sweetness, the diced Gala apple also contributes some textural variety to the recipe.
  1. Spice Your Sloppy Joe Up With Chile Flakes Or Canned Chiles. ...
  2. Sneak Extra Veggies Into Your Sloppy Joes. ...
  3. Throw In Some Liquid Smoke. ...
  4. Deglaze Your Sloppy Joes With Beer. ...
  5. Add Salsa To The Mix.
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How to use pasta bake sauce? ›

Pour on the sauce and fill the empty jar to the top of the label with cold water and stir into the pasta, coating well. 3 Bake uncovered, for 25 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and stir thoroughly. Sprinkle on 100g grated cheese and return to the oven for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

What should I add to my Sloppy Joe? ›

It's made with ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chili powder, garlic, dry mustard, and a little Tobasco (if you want). That sauce coats the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to make the filling. What's a good side dish with sloppy joes?

How to jazz up sloppy Joe sauce? ›

Salsa brings a spicy twist

At the same time, salsa's spicy and acidic undertones counterbalance the sweetness of the high fructose corn syrup and sugar found in canned Sloppy Joe sauce. The result is a more balanced flavor profile. But the benefits of adding salsa to Sloppy Joe sauce don't end there.

What's the difference between a sloppy joe and a sloppy Jane? ›

According to Siri, the difference between a sloppy joe and a sloppy Jane is ground turkey. sloppy joes use hamburger or ground beef. sloppy janes use ground turkey. That's it.

Do you need to pre-cook pasta for pasta bake? ›

Most baked pasta recipes instruct you to boil the noodles until cooked halfway before baking them. This allows the pasta to finish cooking in the oven as it bathes in the sauce.

Can any pasta sauce be a pasta bake? ›

It's so easy and inexpensive to make your own, but if you're pushed for time, any shop-bought tomato-based pasta sauce will be fine. I will admit to using these quite regularly! Just check the ingredients list first – it should be short and all ingredients should be recognisable!

Can I use pasta bake as a sauce? ›

You can use it as a base for creamy delights like macaroni and cheese or transform it into a delectable mushroom sauce. The possibilities are endless. One of my favourite combinations is to add pesto in white sauce.

What is a better name for a sloppy joe? ›

Manwich, slush burger, yum yums, dynamite, spoonburgers, tavern sandwich; a Sloppy Joe can be called by many other names. The most well-known however is Manwich.

What does sloppy joe mean in slang? ›

a baggy, overlarge sweater originally worn by girls and young women in the 1940s. a man or youth whose appearance is habitually slovenly.

What is the sloppy Joe sauce made of? ›

Making sloppy joe sauce, like Manwich, from scratch involves a blend of tomato sauce, ketchup, onion, green pepper, and spices. In place of tomato sauce, I use tomato puree to make it a thick sauce that really clings to the meat.

What is the best bun for sloppy joes? ›

Worcestershire Sauce and Hot Pepper Sauce: These condiments add umami and a heat, deepening the flavor of the dish. Hamburger or Brioche Buns: The vehicle for the Sloppy Joe mixture, offering a soft and slightly sweet contrast to the flavorful beef filling.

How many people does 2 lbs of sloppy joes feed? ›

My mom always made sloppy joes with sauce from a can. Remember that stuff? If you use that, you have to try this easy homemade version that is so much tastier! This recipe uses 2 lbs of ground beef and serves about 8 people.

What is a cold Sloppy Joe? ›

In this part of the country, where I grew up, a sloppy joe is something else entirely. It's a triple decker sandwich—cold deli meat and cheese on dense rye bread—glued together with coleslaw and Russian dressing.

How can you doctor up hamburger Helper? ›

Here are some recommended swaps and add-ins you can try: Add a boost of veggies: feel free to throw in shredded zucchini, sauteed chopped red bell pepper, or mushrooms or a few cups of chopped spinach! My kids usually never know that it's in there. Spice it up: if you'd like you can add some red pepper flakes on top.

Should you drain meat before adding sloppy joe sauce? ›

Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain. Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce; heat through.

Should I drain hamburger meat for sloppy joes? ›

Do you drain the meat for sloppy joes? We suggest draining the browned beef, because excess grease serves as a barrier to sloppy joe seasonings. You'll want the beef to absorb these wonderful flavors as it cooks.

How do you fix bland food? ›

Add an acid. After you've seared your meat or vegetables, add a splash of acid in the form of wine, vinegar, tomato paste or purée, or other spirit, like brandy. This flavor won't be especially noticeable at the end, but it will help to brighten the whole dish.

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