Description
A comforting casserole that combines tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and melty cheese in a tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Optional garnish: parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- If excess grease is present, drain it. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, simmering for 3–4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and fold gently to combine.
- Transfer to the baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish before serving.
Notes
For a richer finish, fold in cream cheese with sour cream. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: casserole, beef, comfort food, cheesy, pasta