Creamy Beef Pasta Bake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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Uncooked egg noodles (12 oz package)
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Lean ground beef (1 lb)
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Diced yellow onion (1 whole)
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Crushed garlic (2 cloves)
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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Can of tomato sauce (15 oz)
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Drained diced tomatoes (15 oz can)
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Splash of Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp)
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Smoky paprika (2 tsp)
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Sprinkle of red pepper flakes (as you like)
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Salt and pepper (as needed)
→ Creamy & Cheese Elements
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Container of sour cream (8 oz)
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Small curd cottage cheese (8 oz tub)
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Grated Parmesan (½ cup)
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Shredded cheddar (2 cups)
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Chopped parsley for topping
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Cook egg noodles in salty water till slightly firm, cool them under cold water, and mix with a bit of olive oil so they don't stick together
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Cook ground beef in a pan until brown, crumble it up well, then pour off the extra fat
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Toss onion and garlic into the meat, cook till you can smell them (about 3 mins)
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Mix in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, Worcestershire, paprika, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Let it bubble till it gets thicker (around 5 mins)
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Grab a big bowl and stir together the sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan and your cooked noodles
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In a 9x13 baking dish, put down half your noodle mix, then half the meat stuff, then half the cheddar. Do it all again, ending with cheese on top
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Put it in the oven without covering at 350°F for 25-30 mins until the cheese gets bubbly and melty
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Throw some fresh parsley on top if you want and serve it while it's hot
# Additional Tips:
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You can make it hotter with some jalapeños or a dash of cayenne
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Toss in some bacon pieces for extra tastiness
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Great dish to fix ahead of time for family meals
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Tastes just as good when warmed up the next day