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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  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.

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    • 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

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    • 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

What is the sloppy joe sauce made of? ›

What is the sloppy joe sauce made of? 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.

How do you doctor up sloppy joes? ›

Try serving your sloppy joes with their own toppings such as slaw, melty cheese, grilled pineapple, or Hatch green chile. Even just adding a pickle gives extra flavor and crunch, transforming it from a bland sandwich into something great, like the recipe below!

What are the best ways to eat Sloppy Joe? ›

Serve easy-to-make Manwich Sloppy Joes on sweet dinner rolls for a fun bite-sized treat the whole family can enjoy. Give your Sloppy Joe a unique spin by replacing hamburger buns with taco shells and adding a little cumin, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and juicy tomatoes.

What can I add to sloppy joe to make it taste better? ›

Add Veggies: Diced bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, or shredded carrot, can easily be added to this recipe and your kids won't even notice a difference. Hawaiian Sloppy Joes: Substitute more BBQ sauce for the ketchup and add 8 oz., drained crushed pineapple.

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

The stuffed pepper sloppy joe is another combo that mixes the sandwich with another popular dish, swapping buns for bell peppers. If you're aiming to eat a lower-fat diet, then consider fixing yourself a sloppy jane. This variant on the sloppy joe swaps out regular ground beef for leaner beef.

What is a New Jersey style Sloppy Joe? ›

There are minor variations depending on the deli, but it is always a double-decker thin sliced rye bread sandwich made with one or more types of sliced deli meat, such as turkey, ham, pastrami, corned beef, roast beef, or sliced beef tongue, along with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing.

Can I use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste for sloppy joes? ›

How to Substitute Tomato Sauce or Puree for Tomato Paste. You don't have to dash out to the store if you're out of tomato paste; tomato sauce and tomato puree are both an excellent substitute. For every 1 tablespoon of tomato paste needed, use 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or sauce.

What is Sloppy Joe meat called? ›

Ground beef, onions, sweetened tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, hamburger bun.

What is a substitute for tomato paste in sloppy joes? ›

Tomato purée (boiled and strained tomatoes) works well as a tomato paste alternative. Since purée is much thinner than paste, you'll get the best results if you cook it over medium heat for about 10 minutes before adding it to your recipe — this will give you a slightly thicker consistency and more intense flavor.

What are nicknames for sloppy joes? ›

Some other names for sloppy joes include: barbecues, dynamites, gulash, sloppy janes, slushburgers, steamers, wimpies, and yum yums. What do you call sloppy joes where you live? Just like the many names for sloppy joes, you'll also find all sorts of variations on the recipe.

What's the difference between Bolognese and sloppy joes? ›

Once you've gathered the ingredients, it's basically like making Bolognese. And the flavour is somewhat reminiscent of it too, except Sloppy Joes taste a bit more like BBQ Sauce. The one big difference is that the sauce is cooked right down so it's really thick and not saucy at all.

What is Sloppy Joe's famous for? ›

Sloppy Joe's opened in 1933 and is famous for being Hemingway's favorite watering hole. These days it's more famous for its good music, cold drinks and the dropping of the Conch on New Year's Eve.

Do you drain Sloppy Joe meat? ›

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.

How do you thicken sloppy joes? ›

If you don't have cornstarch, then make a roux with flour by cooking it in a little oil to make a paste, then incorporating it into the sloppy joe sauce. You might also add peanut butter to the filling to thicken it up and enhance the taste, too.

How many people will 1 lb of sloppy joes feed? ›

In general, we call for 1 pound of ground beef to make 6 sandwiches in our sloppy joes recipes. That works out to 3 ounces of ground beef per sandwich. Depending on the size of your bun and how meaty you like your sandwich, you can increase or decrease that amount an ounce or two either way.

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 the fancy name for sloppy joes? ›

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 is a fun name for a sloppy joe? ›

Some other names for sloppy joes include: barbecues, dynamites, gulash, sloppy janes, slushburgers, steamers, wimpies, and yum yums. What do you call sloppy joes where you live? Just like the many names for sloppy joes, you'll also find all sorts of variations on the recipe.

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