Easy Poor Man Husband Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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8 ounces egg noodles
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1 ½ pounds ground beef
→ Sauce and Dairy
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2 cans (30 ounces) tomato sauce
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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8 ounces sour cream
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
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Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse when done.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until thoroughly browned. Drain excess grease. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese until well mixed.
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Place half of the cooked pasta in the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cream cheese mixture, then half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.
# Notes:
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Recipe is versatile - you can substitute different meats, cheeses, or pasta types
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Feel free to add vegetables to make it more nutritious
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Can be assembled ahead and baked when needed