A hearty, family-friendly bake with tender pasta, rich tomato-beef sauce, and layers of gooey cheese—perfect comfort food for any night.

1 lb ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

½ cup sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp olive oil

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.

Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain fat.

Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes.

In a bowl, toss cooked macaroni with sour cream.

Layer half of the pasta in the baking dish, then half the beef mixture, and sprinkle with half the cheeses.

Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Swap beef for ground turkey or sausage.

Add spinach or bell peppers for more nutrition.

Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if preferred.