Directions:
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and toss with a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
4. Pour in tomato sauce and drained diced tomatoes. Season with Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cooked egg noodles. Mix well.
6. Spoon half of the creamy pasta mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish.
7. Top with half of the beef mixture and half of the cheddar cheese.
8. Repeat with another layer of pasta, beef, and cheddar cheese.
9. Finish with a final layer of cheddar cheese on top.
10. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the casserole is heated through.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
12. Enjoy this comforting casserole hot out of the oven!
Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 40 min
Total Time: 50 min
Servings: 6
Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole
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