Easy Beef and Noodle Casserole
Creamy, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Easy Beef and Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food your whole family will love! Featuring tender egg noodles layered with a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and fragrant Italian seasoning, this casserole is elevated by a luscious combination of sour cream and cream cheese for a velvety texture. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, this one-dish wonder is quick to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking time. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, this crowd-pleasing casserole serves up layers of flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained), salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
In the prepared casserole dish, layer half of the cooked egg noodles. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the noodles.
Top the sour cream layer with half of the meat sauce, spreading it evenly. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles and meat sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 1084 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 679 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
