Makeover Sloppy Joe Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 3/4 lb lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope manwich sloppy joe mix
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces velveeta reduced fat cheese product, processed cheese, cubed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 cook macaroni according to package directions. meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, celery and carrot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and sloppy joe mix. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2 drain macaroni; set aside. in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth. gradually add milk and worcestershire sauce. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. remove from the heat. stir in the process cheese until melted. add macaroni and 1 cup cheddar cheese; mix well.
• 3 spread two-thirds of the macaroni mixture in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. spread turkey mixture to within 2 inches of edges. spoon remaining macaroni mixture around edges of pan. cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. cover and let stand until cheese is melted.