Cheesy Spaghetti Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Ground Beef Base
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1 lb lean ground beef
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½ cup yellow onion, diced
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1 tbsp butter or margarine
→ Pasta & Sauce
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1 cup spaghetti noodles, broken into small pieces
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2 cups water
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2 cups marinara sauce with sweet basil
→ Seasonings
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
→ For Serving
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4 large hamburger buns
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¼ cup garlic butter or margarine
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. This twist on sloppy joes is going to be amazing - pasta and all!
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a dab of butter. Toss in the ground beef and diced onions, cooking and crumbling the beef until it's nicely browned and the onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
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Add the water to your skillet with the beef, then stir in the broken spaghetti pieces. Spread them out evenly, cover with a lid, and let everything cook for 4 minutes at medium-high heat.
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Remove the lid and give everything a good stir. Pour in the marinara sauce and add the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine all those flavors, then reduce the heat to low.
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While the spaghetti mixture simmers, place your hamburger buns cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread them with garlic butter and pop them in the oven for 4-6 minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.
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Add the shredded mozzarella to your skillet and stir until it's completely melted and everything is nice and cheesy. The mixture should be thick and saucy.
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Scoop generous portions of the cheesy spaghetti mixture onto your toasted garlic buns. Serve immediately while everything is hot and the cheese is still melty!
# Notes:
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This fun twist on sloppy joes combines pasta and sauce right in the sandwich for a hearty, kid-friendly meal.
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Breaking the spaghetti into small pieces makes it much easier to eat on a bun without making a mess.
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The garlic butter on the buns adds an extra layer of flavor that really makes this dish special.
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You can prep the spaghetti mixture ahead and just reheat when ready to serve on fresh toasted buns.