Description
A hearty, creamy, and flavor-packed casserole that wins the approval of every family member – perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook egg noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and mix in sour cream.
- Layer half the noodles, meat mixture, and cheese in a 9×13 baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Undercook noodles slightly to avoid mushiness. Use room-temperature sour cream to prevent curdling. Let the casserole rest before serving to enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg