Cheesy Spaghetti Sloppy Joes
Ground beef, spaghetti, marinara, and mozzarella combine for a tasty, family-friendly sandwich meal.
Preparation Time 13 min
Cooking Time 16 min
Overall Time 29 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Main Dishes
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: American
Output: 4 Serves
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
- 01 1 lb lean ground beef
- 02 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 03 2 cups water
- 04 1 cup spaghetti noodles, broken into quarters
- 05 2 cups Classic Sweet Basil Marinara sauce
- 06 1/2 tsp salt
- 07 1/2 tsp pepper
- 08 1 tsp onion powder
- 09 1 tsp garlic powder
- 10 4 large hamburger buns
- 11 1/4 cup garlic margarine or butter
- 12 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Steps
Step 01
Preheat oven to 400F.
Step 02
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with a dab of butter or margarine.
Step 03
Add the diced onions to the pan with the ground beef while cooking.
Step 04
Crumble the ground beef well. When the beef is cooked, drain the grease from the pan.
Step 05
Add the water and the broken spaghetti noodles to the pan. Stir gently to spread the noodles evenly.
Step 06
Leave the heat at medium-high and place a lid on the pan. Cook the spaghetti for 4 minutes.
Step 07
Remove the lid and stir well. Add the marinara sauce to the pan and stir again.
Step 08
Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the pan. Stir thoroughly.
Step 09
Place the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spread the garlic margarine on the buns and toast in the oven until browned around the edges, 4-6 minutes.
Step 10
Add the shredded mozzarella cheese to the pan with the spaghetti. Stir until the cheese is melted.
Step 11
Scoop the spaghetti mixture onto the toasted buns. Serve and enjoy!
Required Tools
- Large sauté pan
- Baking sheet
- Lid for sauté pan
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