4 from 75 votes
Italian Noodle Casserole with Ground Beef
This Italian Noodle Casserole blends cooked ground beef simmered with garlic, oregano, and tomato sauce over egg noodles mixed into a creamy combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese. Topped with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, the casserole bakes to a bubbly, golden finish. The rich layers balance savory meat sauce with tender pasta and smooth cheese, creating a comforting baked dish suited for family dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
470 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 16 oz. tomato sauce
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- In a skillet, cook the beef or turkey until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add in the garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, onion, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and tomato sauce. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Cook egg noodles according to packaged directions. Drain water and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese.
- Pour cooked noodles into cream cheese mixture and stir until all is combined.
- Place mixture into 9x13 pan and spread evenly.
- Pour meat sauce on top of pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes and serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
964mg
(40%)
Potassium
619mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
370mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 964mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 619mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 370mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.