Sloppy Joe Pasta

~*Kisha*~'s Note:

Recipe to try found in a pasta recipe book. It was ok, Next time we might a can of manwich instead of the dry envelope. *Note* No matter what way I type it out, Zaar consistently adds Manwich in front of Sloppy Joe Seasoning, this recipe calls for a DRY seasoning envelope, don't think Manwich makes those.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope Manwich sloppy joe mix
• 1 cup water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (7 ounce) package small shell pasta (cooked)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. In a large sauce pan cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink.
3. Stir in sloppy joe mix, water, tomato sauce & tomato paste.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5-8 minutes; remove from heat, stir in pasta.
5. Spoon half into a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish;top with cottage cheese then add remaining pasta mixture;sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
6. bake uncovered 350* for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Made for a good solid dinner with a side salad. I used Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix for the seasoning. It reminded me a whole lot of sloppy joe lasagna! Thnx for sharing your recipe, ~*Kisha*~. Made for PAC Spring 2010. You've been adopted! http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=327498&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0