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Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Sour Cream Noodle Bake
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This hearty noodle bake combines tender pasta, seasoned beef, and a smooth sour cream–cottage cheese layer, finished with gooey melted cheddar for a satisfying, no-fuss dinner.

Ingredients

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Noodles

  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles

Meat Sauce:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup finely chopped sweet yellow onion
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • 24 ounce jar of Marinara Sauce I used RAO’s brand
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Divided in half
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper Divided in half

Sour Cream Layer:

  • 1¼ cup 4% small curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ thinly sliced green onions
  • 3 cups shredded cheese 1 ½ cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, 1 ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Bring a large pot of water (5–6 quarts) to a gentle boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, then set aside.
  3. While the noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic, stirring frequently until the beef is fully browned.
  4. Carefully drain off any excess grease. Return the skillet to the stove, reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the marinara sauce along with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer briefly until heated through, then remove from heat.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  6. Add the cooked noodles to the sour cream mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  7. Spread half of the noodle mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  8. Layer half of the beef mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese on top.
  9. Repeat the layers using the remaining noodles and beef, finishing with the final 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  10. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/sour-cream-noodle-bake/