A cheesy, meaty pasta casserole blending sloppy joe sauce and melted cheddar.

If you love cozy comfort food that’s full of bold flavors, this Amish sloppy joe pasta bake is going to become your kitchen favorite. Imagine sloppy joe sauce—sweet, tangy, meaty—mixed with tender pasta, baked under a blanket of gooey cheddar. It’s a hearty one-dish meal that warms you up and satisfies deeply.

One busy Thursday, I made this Amish sloppy joe pasta bake when the fridge looked bare. My husband walked in and said, “Wow, it smells like Sunday dinner!” When I served it, even my picky teenager said it’s the kind of dinner I should make more often. Since then, this bake makes its way into our rotation whenever comfort food is required.

Why This Pasta Bake Wins

• Sloppy joe flavor you love, but in casserole form—easy to scoop and share
• Tender pasta absorbs the sauce beautifully
• Melted cheddar adds gooey richness every time
• Uses pantry staples you likely already have
• Perfect for leftovers and meal prep

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• Ground beef – 450 g (1 lb): lean enough, but still flavorful
• Pasta (elbow macaroni or rotini) – 340 g (12 oz): holds sauce well
• Onion, chopped – 150 g (1 medium): adds sweetness and texture
• Green bell pepper, diced – 120 g: freshness and crunch
• Tomato sauce – 425 ml (15 oz can): base of the sloppy joe flavor
• Ketchup – 120 ml (½ cup): for tang and sweetness
• Brown sugar – 30 g (2 tbsp): balances acidity
• Worcestershire sauce – 15 ml (1 tbsp): deepens flavor
• Mustard – 15 ml (1 tbsp): adds a bright kick
• Cheddar cheese, shredded – 200 g (2 cups): melty topping
• Salt & black pepper – to taste
• Butter & olive oil – 1 tbsp each: for sautéing

How to Make Amish Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

1. Cook the pasta until al dente in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the sloppy joe mixture: heat butter & olive oil; sauté onion and green bell pepper until softened. Add ground beef, cook until browned; drain excess fat.
3. Build the sauce: stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens.
4. Combine pasta and sauce: mix cooked pasta into the sloppy joe sauce until everything is evenly coated.
5. Assemble the bake: transfer mixture into a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish; sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
6. Bake: place in oven at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
7. Let it rest & serve: after baking, let it sit 5 minutes before slicing; garnish with parsley if desired.

Tips & Notes

• Swap ground turkey for beef if you want a lighter version.
• If you like it spicy, add red pepper flakes or jalapeños in the sauce.
• Garlic powder or minced garlic can boost flavor.
• This dish pairs well with Easy Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna or a side of Savory Hamburger Noodle Casserole.

Conclusion

This Amish sloppy joe pasta bake is the kind of dinner that hugs you—rich, cheesy, and satisfying. It’s ideal for busy nights, feeding families, or whenever your comfort meter is high. Make it, share it, and enjoy every cheesy, tangy bite.

FAQ

• Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
  Yes, it works well—just brown it thoroughly and adjust for moisture.
• What pasta shapes work best?
  Elbow macaroni or rotini hold sauce well; penne also works.
• Can this be made ahead?
  Absolutely. Assemble ahead, refrigerate, then bake when ready.
• Is this freezable?
  Yes—freeze after baking, reheat covered to protect cheese.
• What sides go with this bake?
  Garlic bread, green salad, or steamed veggies are great partners.

Amish Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

If you love cozy comfort food that’s full of bold flavors, this Amish sloppy joe pasta bake is going to become your kitchen favorite.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sloppy joe pasta bake

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• Ground beef – 450 g 1 lb: lean enough, but still flavorful
• Pasta elbow macaroni or rotini – 340 g (12 oz): holds sauce well
• Onion chopped – 150 g (1 medium): adds sweetness and texture
• Green bell pepper diced – 120 g: freshness and crunch
• Tomato sauce – 425 ml 15 oz can: base of the sloppy joe flavor
• Ketchup – 120 ml ½ cup: for tang and sweetness
• Brown sugar – 30 g 2 tbsp: balances acidity
• Worcestershire sauce – 15 ml 1 tbsp: deepens flavor
• Mustard – 15 ml 1 tbsp: adds a bright kick
• Cheddar cheese shredded – 200 g (2 cups): melty topping
• Salt & black pepper – to taste
• Butter & olive oil – 1 tbsp each: for sautéing

Instructions

• Cook the pasta until al dente in salted water. Drain and set aside.
• Prepare the sloppy joe mixture: heat butter & olive oil; sauté onion and green bell pepper until softened. Add ground beef, cook until browned; drain excess fat.
• Build the sauce: stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens.
• Combine pasta and sauce: mix cooked pasta into the sloppy joe sauce until everything is evenly coated.
• Assemble the bake: transfer mixture into a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish; sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
• Bake: place in oven at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
• Let it rest & serve: after baking, let it sit 5 minutes before slicing; garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Swap ground turkey for beef if you want a lighter version.

If you like it spicy, add red pepper flakes or jalapeños in the sauce.

Garlic powder or minced garlic can boost flavor.

This dish pairs well with Easy Bow Tie Pasta Lasagna
or a side of Savory Hamburger Noodle Casserole
.