Quick Sloppy Joe Pasta

Corn and zucchini are hidden for picky eaters in this quick and easy pasta dish that's reminiscent of Sloppy Joes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
• 0.5 small onion, chopped
• 1.5 cups tomato sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain meat.

Step 2

Pour in tomato sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Stir in zucchini, pasta, and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.