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Sloppy Joe Casserole

This easy Sloppy Joe Casserole is a cheesy, hearty, family-friendly pasta bake packed with classic sloppy joe flavor for the ultimate weeknight comfort food dinner ready in under an hour.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword one pan sloppy joe, sloppy joe bake, sloppy joe casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 (24 oz) can original Manwich sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can original Manwich sauce for a total of about 40 ounces with both cans
  • 12 oz pkg farfalle bowtie noodles cooked al dente
  • 8 oz Velveeta shredded or cubed
  • 8 oz pkg shredded Colby-jack cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish and set it aside.
  • Cook bowtie noodles per package directions.
  • Using a 4–5-quart heavy bottomed stockpot, brown the ground beef and diced onion on medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease and return the browned ground beef and onions to the stock pot.
  • Add the 2 cans of Manwich sauce, the cooked bowtie noodles and the shredded Velveeta. Stir the ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour the Manwich casserole into the prepared 9×13 baking dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle the 8 oz pkg shredded Colby-jack on top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.

Notes

Storage: 
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and bubbly, or in the microwave for 30 second intervals.
You can freeze cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months. The texture of the pasta might change slightly when thawed, so we really recommend eating it fresh, if possible. But if needed, thaw from frozen in the fridge overnight, then reheat as instructed above.
This casserole is ideal to prep in advance. Assemble it ahead of time, then store it unbaked and covered tightly in the fridge for up to 2-3 days, or in the freezer for about 3 months, before baking.
Note: If you don’t have a heavy bottomed stockpot, that’s okay! This version is just helpful because it helps the food from sticking to the bottom of the pot. You can definitely use a regular pot, pan, or Dutch oven.