Quick Sloppy Joe Pasta

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
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.