Description
A hearty, family-favorite casserole layered with savory beef, tender noodles, creamy cheese, and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or feeding a crowd, this make-ahead dish is comforting, filling, and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook egg noodles in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and half the green onions until smooth.
- Assemble the casserole: layer half the noodles in the baking dish, top with half the beef mixture, then half the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with remaining green onions.
Notes
- For best flavor, use full-fat dairy ingredients.
- Letting the casserole rest makes slicing and serving easier.
- Freezes well before or after baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg