Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup canned sliced mushrooms, drained; seasoned salt and black pepper (or use white salt); 4 1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce (can use more!); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed and well drained); 2 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese, divided; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 2 small green onions, finely chopped (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (or to taste)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup canned sliced mushrooms, drained
seasoned salt and black pepper (or use white salt)
4 1/2 cups prepared pasta sauce (can use more!)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed and well drained)
2 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 small green onions, finely chopped (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (or to taste)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
In a large skillet cook the beef with the onions, garlic, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, mushrooms and chili flakes until the beef is no longer pink; drain fat, then season with seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add in the Parmesan cheese and pasta sauce; mix to combine, then simmer for about 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
5
In a large bowl combine the spinach (squeeze out any excess moisture in the spinach with hands) with 2-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, egg, green onion, garlic powder and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine, then fold in cooked egg noodles.
6
Spoon the spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
7
Sprinkle with about 1 cup Parmesan cheese (can use less).
8
Top evenly with the ground beef mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup Parmesan cheese over the ground beef mixture.
9
Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes; remove from oven then sprinkle with about 1-1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese on top.
10
Return to oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
11
Delicious!

2544

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

238

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Ground Beef-Spinach Sour Cream Noodle Casserole

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