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Beef and noodle casserole

Classic Beef and Noodle Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz egg noodles
  • 1½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F; cook noodles according to package until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Brown beef with onion in a large skillet over medium-high 8-10 minutes until no pink remains; drain excess fat.
  3. Cook garlic 1 minute until fragrant; stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup mozzarella in a separate bowl.
  5. Layer half the noodles in a greased 9x13-inch dish, spread cream cheese mixture over, then add remaining noodles.
  6. Spread beef-tomato mixture evenly over top; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
  7. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles; stand 5 minutes, garnish with optional fresh parsley, and serve.