Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meat Layer

01 - 1½ pounds ground beef
02 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
03 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar
06 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Cream Layer

07 - 8 ounces cream cheese
08 - 8 ounces sour cream

→ Other Layers

09 - 8 ounces egg noodles
10 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Get your oven heated to 350°F.
02 - Brown your ground beef in a skillet and drain off the fat. Toss in the garlic and Italian seasoning for a quick 30-second cook.
03 - Add your tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to the beef. Let it all simmer together for 3-5 minutes.
04 - Mix up your cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl. Cook those egg noodles until just tender.
05 - Start with half the noodles in your baking dish, spread on half the cream mixture, then half the beef sauce. Do it all again, and top it off with that cheddar cheese.
06 - Pop it in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until it's all hot and bubbly.

# Notes:

01 - This simple yet satisfying casserole combines creamy layers with seasoned beef for a budget-friendly family meal.