Beef and Noodles Casserole

A baked Noodle Casserole filled with cheesy, saucy egg noodles and sprinkled with fresh herbs, placed on a white surface next to a striped towel and some uncooked noodles.

4.67 from 3 votes

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!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $17.04 Per Recipe, $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 oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
cook 12 oz egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound ground beef and 1 diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce and 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes. Mix well. Season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
Combine cooked noodles with the meat sauce mixture, then transfer to baking dish.
Top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the casserole.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes and then it's ready to serve and enjoy!

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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.

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