Cottage Cheese Noodle Bake

Savor the comforting flavors of this hearty Cottage Cheese Noodle Bake, a family-friendly casserole that combines tender egg noodles, rich ground beef, and a homemade tomato sauce infused with fragrant basil and oregano. The creamy layers of cottage cheese and sour cream add a tangy twist, while a blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan creates an irresistible golden topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this easy-to-make dish is baked to bubbly perfection in under an hour. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that's packed with flavor and nostalgia.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 oz crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the ground beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth.

Step 7

Add half of the cooked noodles to the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, cottage cheese mixture, and meat sauce.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2358.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3382.7

Total Fat 206.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 778.6mg	0%
Sodium 6086.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 74.7g
Protein 210.4g	0%

Vitamin D 19.5IU	0%
Calcium 2814.4mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2951.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 22.0%