“Been making this dish for 40 plus years! A family favorite. All my kids requested the recipe when they got their own places and now make it for their kids. This one never goes out of style!” (Page 2 ) | December 10, 2025

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🍽️ The Dish: Classic Cheesy Beef & Noodle Casserole
This casserole is simple at heart: ground beef, noodles, tomato sauce, and lots of gooey, melty cheese. It’s budget-friendly, satisfying, and completely adaptable. Over the decades, I’ve tweaked it here and there—sometimes adding mushrooms, other times sneaking in some spinach—but the base has always stayed the same.

Why? Because it works. It’s the kind of recipe that gets scraped clean from the casserole dish. It’s the dinner you make when life feels too chaotic and you need something familiar. It freezes well, feeds a crowd, and more than anything—it just feels like home.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
For the casserole:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor or leaner if you prefer)

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp paprika

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp sugar (balances acidity)

8 oz wide egg noodles (or elbow macaroni)

1 cup sour cream

1 cup cottage cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Optional additions:

½ cup chopped mushrooms

1 cup fresh spinach

Red pepper flakes (for heat)

Green bell pepper, diced (sautéed with onion)

🧑‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente—usually about 1-2 minutes less than the package says. Remember, it’ll cook more in the oven, so don’t overdo it.

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