Wonderful Beef and Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Wonderful Beef and Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked dry wide egg noodles; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; ¼ cup chopped seeded red bell peppers or ¼ cup green bell pepper; 12 large onion, chopped; 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced,more to taste; 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar, less to taste; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, lightly crushed to release oils; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup cottage cheese, drained if watery; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (can use light); ½ cup sour cream or ½ cup drained nonfat yogurt; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 5 -6 scallions, chopped,divided (green onions); ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon garlic granules; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can use reduced-fat)

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked dry wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 12 lbs lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped seeded red bell peppers or ¼ cup green bell pepper
12 large onion, chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced,more to taste
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar, less to taste
1 teaspoon italian seasoning, lightly crushed to release oils
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup cottage cheese, drained if watery
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (can use light)
½ cup sour cream or ½ cup drained nonfat yogurt
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
5 -6 scallions, chopped,divided (green onions)
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic granules
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can use reduced-fat)

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["Cook noodles according to package directions until softened, but definitely still undercooked, drain, and toss with olive oil so they do not stick together.", "In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled ground beef, bell pepper, onion, and garlic until beef is browned, breaking up meat as it cooks.", "Drain fat, add tomato sauce, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined.", "Gently stir in noodles.", "In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, half of scallions, parsley, and remaining salt, granulated garlic, and pepper.", "Layer half of the noodle mixture in a greased 9""x13""x2"" baking dish.", "Cover with all of cheese-sour cream mixture.", "Top with remaining noodle mixture, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining scallions.", "Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 35-40 minutes or until thoroughly heated through and bubbly.", "Let stand 5 minutes before serving."]

1114

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked dry wide egg noodles, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, ¼ cup chopped seeded red bell peppers or ¼ cup green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Wonderful Beef and 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.

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Wonderful Beef and Noodle Casserole

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