Easy Beef and Noodle Casserole

Creamy, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Easy Beef and Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food your whole family will love! Featuring tender egg noodles layered with a rich, savory meat sauce made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and fragrant Italian seasoning, this casserole is elevated by a luscious combination of sour cream and cream cheese for a velvety texture. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, this one-dish wonder is quick to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking time. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, this crowd-pleasing casserole serves up layers of flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz egg noodles
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole 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, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained), salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

In the prepared casserole dish, layer half of the cooked egg noodles. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the noodles.

Step 8

Top the sour cream layer with half of the meat sauce, spreading it evenly. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles and meat sauce.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2107.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3147.9

Total Fat 221.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 787.5mg	0%
Sodium 5505.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 164.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0.3IU	0%
Calcium 2034.8mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2310.8mg	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: 62.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 17.6%