Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole
Sour cream beef noodle casserole is a dependable family favorite. With egg noodles in a rich beefy tomato sauce and cheesy sour cream layers.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. uncooked egg noodles
- 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
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 8 oz. small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Directions
- 1
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. Add a splash of olive oil to prevent the noodles from sticking.
- 2
Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking up any clumps. Drain any excess fat.
- 3
Add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Season with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and cooked egg noodles. Mix well.
- 6
Spoon half the creamy pasta mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish.
- 7
Top with half the beef mixture and half the cheddar cheese.
- 8
Repeat with one more pasta – beef – cheddar layer each. Finish with a cheddar cheese layer on top.
- 9
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- 10
Top with optional parsley and dish and serve hot.
- 11
Enjoy!