Sloppy Joe Casserole with Noodles Recipe

Ingredients:

• Cooking spray
• 8 ounces shell macaroni
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Coat a 2 -quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the shell macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. While the macaroni is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the excess fat.
4. To the skillet, add the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Sloppy Joe seasoning mix. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Drain and rinse the cooked macaroni. Spread half of the macaroni evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
6. Top the macaroni with half of the cottage cheese, followed by half of the beef mixture.
7. Repeat the layers, adding the remaining macaroni, cottage cheese, and beef mixture.
8. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
9. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy!

Cook's Note: This is a simple and versatile recipe. Feel free to add extra ingredients such as chopped onions, green peppers, or mushrooms for additional flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 446
• Fat: 17g (22% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 8g (40% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 74mg (25% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1316mg (57% Daily Value)
• Carbohydrates: 41g (15% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (11% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 33g (66% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 9mg (10% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 143mg (11% Daily Value)
• Iron: 4mg (21% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 735mg (16% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.