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Sloppy Joe Spaghetti

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"I invented this recipe using Sloppy Joe sauce when I didn't have spaghetti sauce on hand!" — T.L

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 pound spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can sloppy joe sauce
1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat; cook until no longer pink and drain. Add sauce and simmer on low.
Add green bell pepper and onion; mix well. Remove from heat and immediately mix in bread crumbs and cheese.
Add sauce to pasta; serve immediately.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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I have to say that this recipe was one of the best that this site had to offer in a long time. I would have given it 5 stars, but I felt incline to add some tomato sauce to it. I feel that if I had left it the way that it was, it may have turned out too dry. I also added some italian seasoning to it as well. Everyone loved this dish, and it is something that I will make again!!!! Try this recipe...and just so that you know for me to rave about a recipe...it has got to be pretty darn good!!!

—GRAYSENDAD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 03, 2009

This is a nice idea for spaghetti, however it is extremely bland! It was just so, so dry. I would recommend doubling the sloppy joe sauce and using about 12 oz. pasta.

—KKH3

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Feb 20, 2007

This is the first time i have felt compelled to write a review. This was awsome! I would have NEVER thought to use Sloppy Joe as the base fore spaghetti sauce! I did have to alter the recipe a bit (becuase I was out of a bunch of stuff) so I used onion powder (out of onion) and added a some italian seasoning (out of bread crumbs) and added some tomato sauce becuase it looked a bit to thick. But it was wonderful. My husband and I don't like spaghetti and rarely ever have it, but this will definatly go into the rotation! GIVE IT A TRY!!

—KAZSIL

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Aug 29, 2002

This was very simple and quick in a pinch. My boyfriend and co-worker enjoyed it. I didn't change a thing.

—LISABLACK13

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Jan 27, 2011

Awesome idea! all i did different was add half a can of plain tomato sauce to it because i had leftovers , but truly I wouldn't have changed a thing if i wasn't so anal about wasting food! My husband was happy for the change from regular pasta sauce. it kicked it up a notch, without having to do anything!

—mommynumberone

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Nov 09, 2009

My husband calls this "man food." This is pretty good. A quick and good meal. I did double the sloppy joe mix.

—cjsandy2000

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Nov 11, 2009

Loved this so much that I signed up to allrecipes.com just so I could give it a 5 star rating.

—my2girls

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Nov 09, 2009

I have made this twice. The first time I I made it exactly as the recipe said. It was to dry for me. The second time I used 2 cans of sloppy joe mix and a 15 oz can of Hunts tomato sauce. It was a lot better. My husband and son really liked it.

—Betty Dexter

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Nutrition

Calories
878 kcal
44%

Carbohydrates
111 g
36%

Cholesterol
93 mg
31%

Fat
28.4 g
44%

Fiber
6.1 g
24%

Protein
40.4 g
81%

Sodium
972 mg
39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sloppy Joe Spaghetti

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 878
Calories from Fat: 256

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.4g 44 %
Saturated Fat 11.5g 57 %
Cholesterol 93mg 31 %
Sodium 972mg 39 %
** Potassium 638mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 111g 36 %
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24 %
Protein 40.4g 81 %
Sugars 10.4g
** Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 34 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 71 %
** Thiamin 127 %
** Niacin 174 %
** Vitamin B6 33 %
** Magnesium 33 %
** Folate 168 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.