Description
This lasagna noodle casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with beef and pasta. It bakes into a comforting dish that tastes like traditional lasagna but requires less work.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups smooth marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 2½ quart baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles in salted water following package directions until just tender. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion for 8 to 10 minutes until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and marinara sauce. Simmer this mixture for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, cottage cheese, and sour cream until the noodles coat evenly.
- Spread half of the noodle mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Top this layer with half of the beef sauce and sprinkle with 1½ cups mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers using the remaining noodles, beef sauce, and cheese.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes until it is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before you serve it. Make sure the ground beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F before serving.
Notes
- For a slightly saucier casserole, spoon extra warm marinara over individual servings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American