Description

A great recipe for those times when you’re short on time but still need a filling meal to make your family happy. This dish is super easy to prepare, savory, comforting, and hearty—perfect for feeding the whole family without breaking the bank.

Ingredients

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8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (30 ounces) tomato sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the pasta according to package directions; when done, drain and rinse.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the ground beef and cook until thoroughly browned. Drain any excess grease.
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well.
Stir in the sugar and pour in the tomato sauce, then let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth.
Layer half of the pasta on the bottom of the baking dish.
Top the pasta with half of the sour cream and cream cheese mixture, then spoon half of the meat mixture over it.
Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, sour cream mixture, and meat.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Notes

This recipe is highly versatile! Feel free to adjust the ingredients—swap out the meat, change the type of cheese or pasta, or add vegetables to tailor the dish to your taste and pantry.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 859kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 849mg
Fat: 61g
Saturated Fat: 29g
Unsaturated Fat: 23g
Trans Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 52g
Cholesterol: 228mg