Description
A cozy family dinner featuring tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a rich sour cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef 85 percent lean
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Add the cooked noodles and beef mixture to the bowl with the sour cream mixture. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F as measured with a meat thermometer to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American