Sloppy Joe Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 1/3 ounce) envelope sloppy joe seasoning mix
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (3 cups)
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F
Coat 2-qt. baking dish with 1 Tbs. butter.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 Tbs. butter over medium heat.
Add onion; cook until softened.
Add beef; cook until lightly browned, 3 minutes.
Stir in sauce, 1 cup water and seasoning mix; cook 5 minutes.
Combine milk and mustard; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour; cook, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened.
Stir in 2 cups cheese and pasta.
Spread meat mixture in baking dish; top with pasta mixture, then remaining cheese.
Melt remaining butter; stir in breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle over cheese.
Place baking dish on baking sheet.
Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes.