Cheesy Spaghetti Sloppy Joes
Cheesy Spaghetti Sloppy Joes are a hearty mix of beef, marinara, noodles, and melty mozzarella served on garlic-toasted buns. A fun, filling twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup spaghetti noodles broken into quarters
- 2 cups classic sweet basil marinara sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 large hamburger buns
- ¼ cup garlic margarine or butter
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook ground beef with a bit of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook until beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Drain excess grease. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a simmer.
- Break spaghetti into quarters, add to the pan, cover, and steam for 4 minutes.
- Uncover and stir to separate any clumps for even cooking.
- Stir in marinara, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Lower heat to simmer.
- Spread garlic margarine on bun halves. Bake at 400°F for 4–6 minutes until golden.
- Add mozzarella to the skillet. Stir until melted and evenly mixed.
- Pile the cheesy spaghetti mix onto toasted buns. Serve warm.