“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 3 ) | December 10, 2025

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Drain and set aside.

Tip: Toss it with a drizzle of olive oil to keep it from sticking together.

🍳 Step 2: Brown the Beef
In a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, until browned and no longer pink.

If there’s excess grease, drain it off. Then, add your diced onions and garlic and cook for another 3–4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

Optional Add-ins: Now is the time to add mushrooms, peppers, or spinach if you’re using them. Cook until softened.

🍅 Step 3: Make the Sauce
To the beef and onion mixture, add:

Tomato sauce

Diced tomatoes (with juice)

Tomato paste

Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and sugar

Stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 10–15 minutes uncovered. This allows it to thicken slightly and deepen in flavor.

Taste and adjust seasoning. This is your chance to make it your own—want more herbs? More garlic? Add it!

🧀 Step 4: Create the Creamy Layer
In a separate bowl, mix together:

1 cup sour cream

1 cup cottage cheese

This is the secret layer that gives this casserole its signature creamy tang. If you’re skeptical about cottage cheese—don’t be! Once baked, it melts into the dish, adding richness without being heavy.

🏗️ Step 5: Assemble the Casserole
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer in this order:

Half of the cooked noodles

All of the creamy cottage cheese/sour cream mixture

Half of the meat sauce

The remaining noodles

Remaining meat sauce

Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly on top

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

🔥 Step 6: Bake
Cover the dish with foil and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Then, remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes uncovered, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

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