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Poor Man’s Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 smallonion
chopped
- 1 ½ lbground beef
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1jalapeno
seeded and chopped
- 128-ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ cwater
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tsppepper
- 112-ounce package extra wide egg noodles
- 8 ozsoftened cream cheese
- 8 ozsour cream
- 8 ozsharp cheddar cheese
shredded
- 4 ozmozzarella cheese
- chopped parsley
Directions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, and jalapeno and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce. Add water to the can to release any residual sauce; pour into the pan along with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in noodles and cook until just tender with a bite; drain. Return noodles to the pot; stir in cream cheese and sour cream.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4
Spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture into the bottom of dish. Add half the noodle mixture and top with half the tomato sauce mixture. Sprinkle with half of Cheddar, then half of mozzarella. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, bubbly, and heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Poor Man’s Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, budget-friendly dinner that tastes incredibly rich? This Poor Man’s Pasta recipe delivers classic comfort in a hearty baked dish, perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank. It's a generous meal yielding 8 servings, providing a substantial 650 calories per serving.
What makes this baked ground beef and noodle dish so special is its ingenious layering of simple ingredients. You'll find a savory tomato beef sauce, seasoned with garlic and a hint of jalapeno, perfectly balanced with creamy egg noodles, all brought together under a blanket of melted cheese. It's a comforting bake that maximizes flavor from everyday pantry staples, proving that simple ingredients can create something truly spectacular.
Get ready for a truly indulgent experience. Each forkful of Poor Man’s Pasta offers tender, extra wide egg noodles enveloped in a rich, tangy tomato beef sauce. The creamy combination of softened cream cheese and sour cream creates an irresistible texture, while a generous topping of sharp cheddar and mozzarella bakes into a gooey, golden crust. This hearty dinner is designed to satisfy, providing warmth and comfort in every bite. It’s a substantial, flavorful meal that feels much more elaborate than its simple preparation suggests.
Customization & Variations
While ground beef is the star here, you could easily adapt this dish. Consider swapping the ground beef for ground turkey or even a mix of ground pork for a different flavor profile. If you're looking to adjust the spice level, you can reduce or omit the jalapeno, or for more heat, leave in some of the seeds. Experiment with different types of cheese too; a smoky provolone or a sharp white cheddar would add intriguing depth to the existing cheddar and mozzarella.
This baked ground beef and noodle dish is ideal for a cozy family dinner, a casual potluck, or anytime you need a comforting meal that yields plenty of servings. Serve it straight from the oven, perhaps with a simple green salad on the side to complete the meal.