Description
Ground beef noodle bake delivers classic comfort straight from your kitchen, blending hearty pasta with rich, melted cheese for a satisfying family dinner that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray.
- Boil 12 oz egg noodles according to package directions. Drain completely and set aside.
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Add 1 chopped medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions soften.
- Pour in 14.5 oz undrained diced tomatoes and 8 oz tomato sauce. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the skillet.
- Simmer the beef mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to blend together.
- Mix cooked noodles directly into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the combined noodle and beef mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Scatter 2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar, and ½ cup Parmesan cheese evenly across the top.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving to help the casserole set.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the noodles well to prevent a watery casserole and maintain the perfect texture.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey and use reduced-fat cheeses.
- Chop onions and garlic finely to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-32 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg