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Beef Noodle Casserole

A hearty and creamy beef noodle casserole recipe layered with tender egg noodles, savory beef sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
  5. Drain the noodles and set aside.
  6. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned and softened.
  7. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  9. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  10. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
  11. In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese.
  12. Spread half of the cooked noodles into the prepared baking dish.
  13. Layer half of the sour cream mixture over the noodles.
  14. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the creamy layer.
  15. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  16. Repeat the layers with remaining noodles, sour cream mixture, beef mixture, and cheese.
  17. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  18. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  19. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through. Ground turkey or chicken may replace ground beef. Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese can replace cheddar. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra vegetables.