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Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces shell macaroni
  • 1 package Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 1 carton cottage cheese (16 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Cook shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook burger until no longer pink inside. Drain if needed. Add 1 1/4 cup water to the burger and then mix in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and Sloppy Joe Seasoning. Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
  4. Spray a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and spread 1/ 2 of the shells over the bottom followed by the cottage cheese, and then the meat mixture.
  5. Repeat the layers and top with the cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly. Serve hot.