Ingredient Pasta and Noodle Pasta by Shape Macaroni Sloppy Joe Casserole 4.0 (9) 7 Reviews Like sloppy Joes? Then you'll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal. By Robin Bashinsky Robin Bashinsky Robin Bashinsky is a professional chef whose background includes stints at Birmingham fine-dining restaurants Daniel George and Hot and Hot Fish Club. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 4, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 ¼ cups whole-wheat elbow noodles (10 ounces) 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado 1 pound ground turkey 2 ½ cups riced cauliflower 2 cups chopped red bell peppers 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup grated carrots 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook 2 ¼ cups pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 pound turkey; cook, stirring to crumble, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 ½ cups cauliflower, 2 cups bell peppers, 1 ½ cups onions, 1 cup carrots and 5 minced cloves garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 can tomato sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir the cooked pasta into the turkey mixture; sprinkle evenly with 1 cup cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2019; updated February 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 481 Calories 16g Fat 58g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups Calories 481 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 58g 21% Dietary Fiber 9g 33% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 62mg 21% Vitamin A 5169IU 103% Vitamin C 91mg 101% Folate 73mcg 18% Sodium 639mg 28% Calcium 196mg 15% Iron 5mg 27% Magnesium 99mg 24% Potassium 761mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.