Zesty Beef Noodle Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Pasta
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1 pound ground beef (90% lean or substitute ground turkey)
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12 ounces egg pasta noodles
→ Sauce Base
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1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes
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1 (10 oz) can spicy tomatoes with chilies (like Rotel)
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1 (6 oz) can concentrated tomato paste
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1 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1 teaspoon dried onion powder
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Dairy
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1 cup tangy sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup freshly grated parmesan
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1 cup shredded stretchy mozzarella
# Instructions:
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Warm your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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Cook ground beef in a hot skillet until no pink remains, pour off extra fat. Mix in all tomato products and spices. Let bubble gently for 15-20 minutes.
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Boil egg noodles until just tender but still firm. Drain water and mix noodles with sour cream.
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Put the creamy noodles into your prepared dish, pour meat mixture on top and scatter all cheese varieties over everything.
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Pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes until edges bubble and cheese turns golden. Let it sit for 5 minutes before dishing up.
# Notes:
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Save some cooking water from pasta for extra smooth noodles
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Meat tastes richer if you simmer it longer
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Use aluminum foil to cover if cheese gets too brown