Hearty Sour Cream Noodles (Print Version)
Creamy sour cream noodles layered with savory beef, tomato, and melted cheese in a warm casserole.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Aromatics
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small sweet onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce Base
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15 ounces tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pasta and Dairy
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12 ounces egg noodles
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12 ounces small curd cottage cheese
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3/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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8 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and finely diced onion, breaking up the meat as it browns. Continue until the beef is no longer pink and the onions have softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add minced garlic to the beef mixture, cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until evenly blended.
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Add the drained egg noodles to the dairy mixture and gently toss until noodles are evenly coated.
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Spread half the noodle mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon over half the meat sauce and sprinkle with half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese.
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Top with the remaining noodle mixture, followed by the rest of the meat sauce, and finish with the remaining shredded cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese is fully melted and lightly golden. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Letting the casserole rest for five minutes before serving helps keep the layers intact when slicing.