Beef Noodle Casserole

Beef Noodle Casserole

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
40 min

This savory beef noodle casserole is a guaranteed winner! With lean ground beef, egg noodles, tomatoes, and plenty of cheese, it's too good to miss.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles 1-2 minutes less than the package directions, until almost al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the beef. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked egg noodles and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese to the skillet. Toss until everything is evenly combined.

  6. 6

    Transfer the beef and noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

  7. 7

    Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!