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Beef Noodle Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, then cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente and drain.
  2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion and garlic over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
  3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, mixing well.
  5. Spread half of the noodle mixture in the prepared baking dish, top with half of the meat sauce, then repeat layers.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.