Hearty Beef Noodle Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Layer with Meat
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2 cans (15 ounces each) of tomato sauce
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1½ lbs ground beef
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Salt and pepper, as much as you like
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1 teaspoon of sugar
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2 teaspoons of chopped garlic
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1 teaspoon of Italian herbs mix
→ Layer with Cream
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1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
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1 pack (8 ounces) cream cheese
→ Other Layers
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1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese
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Half a pound of egg noodles (8 ounces)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it warm up.
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In a pan on medium heat, brown the beef until it’s fully cooked, then drain the grease. Sprinkle in garlic and Italian seasoning, and stir for half a minute until it smells amazing.
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Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, and add some salt and pepper. Simmer everything together for 3-5 minutes to blend the flavors.
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Stir together your cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl till everything's smooth. Boil the egg noodles in a pot, following the directions on the package, until they’re just tender but not mushy.
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Start with half the noodles in a casserole dish, then add half the creamy mixture and half the meat sauce. Repeat the layering, then sprinkle cheddar cheese all across the top.
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Put the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. It’s done when the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden.