sloppy joe casserole

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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Like sloppy Joes? Then you'll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups whole-wheat elbow noodles (10 ounces)
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
1 pound ground turkey
2 ½ cups riced cauliflower
2 cups chopped red bell peppers
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup grated carrots
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook 2 ¼ cups pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 pound turkey; cook, stirring to crumble, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 ½ cups cauliflower, 2 cups bell peppers, 1 ½ cups onions, 1 cup carrots and 5 minced cloves garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 can tomato sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
Stir the cooked pasta into the turkey mixture; sprinkle evenly with 1 cup cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.