German Noodle Bake (Oven Or Crock Pot) Recipe

Name: German Noodle Bake (Oven Or Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta or (8 ounce) package vermicelli; 1 cup sour cream; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 6 green onions; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta or (8 ounce) package vermicelli
1 cup sour cream
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
6 green onions
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1
Brown meat and drain.
2
Combine with next 6 ingredients.
3
Cook noodles and drain.
4
Combine sour cream, cream cheese and onions. Add hot noodles to this mixture.
5
In a greased casserole dish (recipe does not specify size - I have always made it in a 2 quart oval casserole dish - I did make it one time in a 13x9 baking dish but did not think it turned out as well; the layers of noodles vs. meat sauce were too thin for my preference, arrange alternate layers of meat and noodle mixture - 1/2 of meat sauce, noodles, 1/2 of meat sauce.
6
Top with grated cheese.
7
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, German Noodle Bake (Oven Or Crock Pot) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Noodle Bake (Oven Or Crock Pot)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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