Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• •1 pound Medium pasta shapes (rotini, penne, or shells)
• •2 pounds Lean ground beef
• •1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• •1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• •2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Sloppy Joe sauce (canned or homemade)
• •1 can (14.5 ounces) Petite diced tomatoes
• •2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• •2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• •to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. 2Cook the pasta according to package directions until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. 3In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink.
4. 4Add the diced green and red bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. 5Stir in the sloppy joe sauce, petite diced tomatoes, and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.
6. 6Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to blend the flavors, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with the beef and sauce mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
8. 8Top the casserole with the shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly across the surface.
9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. 10Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.