Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- While the sauce simmers, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and cottage cheese. Add the cooked egg noodles, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
- Spread half of the egg noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining egg noodles and meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Allow casserole to cool completely before covering for storage to prevent condensation. Add a splash of milk or sprinkle of cheese before reheating to refresh creamy texture. This casserole freezes beautifully for 2 to 3 months when wrapped properly.
