SLOPPY JOE VEGGIE CASSEROLE

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Sloppy joe flavor meets veggie lasagna wholesomeness. My family loves this dynamic duo, and you'll love how simple it is to prepare. -Sue Schmidtke, Oro Valley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 envelope sloppy joe mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the vegetables, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sloppy joe mix, parsley and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture. , Spoon half the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese, 3/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and the remaining pasta mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.