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
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 egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked noodles with the meat sauce mixture, then transfer to baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- 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.
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
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