Description
A rich and comforting casserole combining ground beef, tomato sauce, pasta, and creamy cheese layers, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, cottage cheese, and green onions together.
- Spread cooked egg noodles evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the cheese mixture over the noodles.
- Spoon the beef and tomato sauce mixture over the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner version.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg