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Beefy Sour Cream Noodle Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente, about 1 to 2 minutes less than the package directs. Drain well.
  3. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine sour cream, cottage cheese and drained noodles in a large bowl. Fold in 1/2 cup cheddar.
  6. Spread half the creamy noodles in the prepared dish, then half the beef sauce. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar and the mozzarella.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling with lightly golden cheese. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.