Description
A comforting and creamy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole featuring tender egg noodles, savory ground beef tomato sauce, and a rich blend of cheeses baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz. uncooked egg noodles
Beef and Sauce
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 8 oz. small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Garnish
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process and drain well. Toss with a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking up any clumps. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef in the skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Prepare the meat sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce and drained diced tomatoes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Mix creamy cheese sauce with noodles: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cooked egg noodles. Mix until noodles are evenly coated.
- Assemble the casserole: Spoon half of the creamy pasta mixture into a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Top with half of the meat sauce mixture and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Repeat with the remaining creamy pasta, meat sauce, and cheddar cheese. Finish with an additional layer of cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy your comforting Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole!
Notes
- Drain excess fat from the cooked ground beef to reduce grease in the casserole.
- Rinsing noodles after cooking preserves their texture and prevents overcooking in the casserole.
- Add red pepper flakes gradually to adjust spice level to your preference.
- Use freshly shredded cheeses for better melting and flavor.
- If desired, substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter protein option.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.
