Creamy Beef Noodle Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
Ground beef (1 pound)
02 -
Egg noodles (12 ounces, uncooked)
03 -
Garlic cloves (2 medium, minced)
04 -
Yellow onion (1, finely chopped)
→ Sauce & Seasonings
05 -
Diced tomatoes (15 ounce can, drained)
06 -
Tomato sauce (15 ounce can)
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Smoked paprika (2 teaspoons)
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Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
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Salt and pepper (to taste)
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Red pepper flakes (to taste)
→ Creamy & Cheese Elements
11 -
Cheddar cheese (2 cups, shredded)
12 -
Sour cream (8 ounces)
13 -
Fresh parsley for garnish
14 -
Parmesan cheese (½ cup, shredded)
15 -
Small curd cottage cheese (8 ounces)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the egg noodles in salted water until just firm, rinse them in cold water, and toss in a little olive oil so they aren’t sticky.
02 -
In a skillet, break apart the beef as you cook it until browned. Drain any extra grease.
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Add garlic and onion to the beef. Let it sauté for around 3 minutes until it smells great.
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Combine tomato sauce, Worcestershire, diced tomatoes, paprika, some salt, pepper, and red pepper. Let it cook down for about 5 minutes.
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Mix the sour cream, cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, and noodles in a big bowl.
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In your 9x13 dish, start with half the pasta mixture, followed by a beef layer, then cheddar. Do a second layer and finish with cheddar on top.
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Bake the dish uncovered at 350°F for roughly 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
08 -
Sprinkle parsley on top if you like, and enjoy it warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Spice it up with jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne.
02 -
Bacon makes it extra tasty.
03 -
Great option to prep ahead for family get-togethers.
04 -
Leftovers heat up beautifully.