Sloppy Joe Casserole

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups whole-wheat elbow noodles (10 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2.5 cups riced cauliflower
• 2 cups chopped red bell peppers
• 1.5 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add turkey; cook, stirring to crumble, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, bell peppers, onions, carrots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
3. Stir the cooked pasta into the turkey mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.