Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups ziti pasta or 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion (diced)
• 1 cup green pepper (diced)
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 28 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, with juice
• 7 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
• 5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook the pasta according to package directions.
• 2 drain and keep in cold water.
• 3 scramble fry the beef in a non-stick skillet for 5 minutes.
• 4 add the onion and green pepper and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
• 5 drain
• 6 add the remaining ingredients - mix well.
• 7 bring the mixture to a boil.
• 8 cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• 9 add the drained pasta and spoon into a lightly sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan or a 3 quart casserole dish.
• 10 bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until hot.