Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese has always been my favorite food! Since I was a child and it is my comfort food! Luckily I married a man who likes it and me enough to put up with my Mac and Cheese addiction. My sister Jessica always makes fun of me and how much I love it! Also, my mom makes the best sloppy joes on the planet earth, so yet another comfort food. Lisa also loves sloppy joes, and she’s awesome so that means I’m not crazy. Enjoy this twist that combines the two!

Ingredients
For the Sauce
3/4 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Rest
2 cups dry pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup diced onion
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground beef
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to to the package.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the vegetable oil. Add the onion, pepper and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened.
4. Add the ground beef to the skilled and break it up. Cook the ground beef until it is thoroughly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add the same to the skilled. Then add the cooked and drained pasta, and then add the cheese on top.
6. Turn the heat to medium-low, and toss the mixture until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are evenly coated and distributed.