Beef and Noodles Casserole
This Beef and Noodle Casserole is loaded with savory ground beef, tangy tender noodles, and melty cheese baked to perfection. Cooks in 30 minutes for easy weeknight meal and make-ahead friendly!
Servings: 6
Cost: $17.04, $2.84 Per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 bag 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and stir until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Slightly undercook the noodles as they'll continue cooking in the oven.
For a nicely browned top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 5mg
