Description
A creamy, hearty casserole with tender noodles, savory beef, and rich sour cream for the perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
12 oz egg noodles (or gluten free noodles)
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup sour cream (or dairy free sour cream)
1 cup cottage cheese (or dairy free alternative)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy free cheese)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix sour cream and cottage cheese until smooth.
Combine cooked noodles with the sour cream mixture, tossing to coat.
Layer half of the noodles in the prepared baking dish, top with half of the beef mixture, and sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Repeat layers with remaining noodles, beef, and cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Add chopped spinach or peas for extra veggies.
This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
