Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat and Vegetables
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1 lb lean ground beef
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½ yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce and Seasonings
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2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Pasta and Dairy
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8 oz egg noodles
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1 cup sour cream
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1 cup cottage cheese
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1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
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Cook ground beef and onion in large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Combine sour cream and cottage cheese in large bowl. Add cooked noodles, season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined.
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Layer half the noodle mixture in baking dish, top with half the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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Bake until bubbly and cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
# Cook's Notes:
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Can be assembled ahead and baked later
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Freezes well before baking
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Great for using leftover ground beef