Italian Sloppy Joe with Sturdy Marinara
This Italian Sloppy Joe is a mix of rich, meaty Bolognese and cheesy garlic bread, all in one epic sandwich. And because we’re using Sturdy Marinara Sauce, you’re getting extra protein in every bite. Each serving comes in at around 30g of protein and 500 calories.
With layers of tender zucchini, creamy ricotta, and rich marinara, it’s everything you love about lasagna—minus the guilt. Perfect for holiday dinners or meal prep!PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
14
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
For the meat sauce:
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Marinara - Sturdy Sauce
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Onion, diced
- 2 cloves2 cloves2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Salt, to taste
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Black Pepper, to taste
For the Meat Sauce:
- 4 pieces4 pieces4 pieces Ciabatta, or sandwich rolls
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted, softened
- 2 cloves2 cloves2 cloves Garlic, minced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Mozzarella, Shredded
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Cook the meat sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Pour in Sturdy Marinara Sauce, season with salt & pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes while you make the garlic bread.
- Make the garlic bread
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix butter and garlic, spread on rolls. Sprinkle rolls with mozzarella and red pepper flakes. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Assemble & enjoy.
- Load the toasted garlic rolls with the meat sauce. Add extra cheese if you want (because why not?). Serve hot and enjoy the messy, cheesy, garlicky goodness!
Notes
Why Sturdy Sauce?
Because regular marinara just doesn’t cut it.
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20g protein per serving (80g protein per jar) = real nutrition in every bite
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Zero-added sugar, seed oil-free, and keto-friendly
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Bold, rich flavor that makes every meal better
With Sturdy Sauce, you’re not just eating. You’re fueling up. This is the way sauce was meant to be.
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Appetizers Coconut Free Egg Free Nut Free Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 1143 |
| Fat: | 75 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 20 g |
| Protein: | 104 g |
| Cholesterol: | 285 g |
| Sodium: | 4730 mg |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Sugars: | 11 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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