Quick Sloppy Joe Pasta
Description
Corn and zucchini are hidden for picky eaters in this quick and easy pasta dish that's reminiscent of Sloppy Joes.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 small onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pinch garlic powder
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1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 small zucchini, chopped
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2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
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2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
Directions
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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.
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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.