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Cheesy Beef and Noodle Casserole

A hearty, family-favorite casserole featuring tender egg noodles and ground beef in a creamy tomato sauce, baked under a layer of melted cheddar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles uncooked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese small curd
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Baking Dish or Deep Pie Dish
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Boil egg noodles in salted water until al dente (2 mins less than package). Drain.
  3. In a skillet, brown ground beef with olive oil. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and cottage cheese until creamy.
  6. Fold noodles into the sauce mixture.
  7. Pour half mixture into dish, top with half cheese. Repeat with remaining mix and cheese.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a crunchier topping, add breadcrumbs mixed with butter in the last 5 minutes of baking.