Sour Cream Noodle Bake (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef.
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1 small sweet onion, small diced.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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15 ounce can tomato sauce.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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½ teaspoon black pepper.
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12 ounces egg noodles.
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1 ½ cups small curd cottage cheese.
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¾ cup sour cream.
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½ teaspoon salt.
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½ teaspoon black pepper.
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½ teaspoon garlic powder.
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½ teaspoon onion powder.
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8 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese.
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and onion, breaking up the beef into crumbles, and cook until there is no pink left and the onion has softened, 8-10 minutes.
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Add the garlic and stir it in until fragrant, 30 seconds.
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Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, turn the heat down to low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook and drain the egg noodles per the package directions.
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In a large bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
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Add the noodles to the bowl and stir so the noodles are coated.
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Place half of the noodles into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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Top with half of the sauce.
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Top with half of the cheese.
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Repeat with the noodles, sauce, and cheese. Place into the oven for 20 minutes until warmed through, and the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Notes:
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Serve the noodle bake hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners and gatherings.