Beef and Noodles Casserole

This cheesy Beef and Noodles Casserole is easy enough for a weekday meal yet tasty enough for entertaining. It’s filled with tender egg noodles smothered with a meaty and flavorful homemade sauce.  Serve it with a crisp fresh salad and a side of garlic bread and enjoy.

Easy Beef and Noodles Casserole Recipe

Pasta is not only inexpensive but, it’s filling and not complicated to prepare. Italian inspired sauces and casseroles are ideal for assembling in advance and the flavors seem to become even more robust as they sit. My family never turns down pasta in any form, whether it’s as simple as Double Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, Slow Cooked Lasagna or cheesy Baked Spaghetti  it fills them up in a hurry. How to make easy Beef and Noodles:

• Beef – Use a good quality lean ground beef, ground chuck or ground sirloin.
• Noodles – Medium or large egg noodles.
• Sauce – The sauce is a combination of canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and it’s thickened with tomato paste.
• Cheese – Chive and onion cream cheese is used in place of classic ricotta in this dish. Also shredded mozzarella or an Italian blend of cheese of your choosing.
• Pepperoni – Sliced pepperoni adds another dimension of flavor to the casserole overall.

How to Make the Best Beef and Noodles Casserole Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Beef and Noodles Casserole: Lean ground beef, olive oil, diced onion, canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, dry Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, pepperoni, chopped Italian parsley, softened chive and onion cream cheese, half and half, shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: A pasta pot, large skillet, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, large spoon, rubber spatula or spoon for mixing everything together and a 13 x 9 inch deep baking dish.
• The sauce for this beef and noodle casserole is not difficult to make,  much like my recipe for homemade Pizza Sauce. The sauce begins with seasoned tomatoes and tomato sauce available in most every market. It’s ideal for making Italian-inspired sauces from scratch.
• Tomato paste is used for thickening the sauce. The sauce is meant to be thick. You can’t go wrong, if you follow the amount in the recipe.
• I used ground beef for this casserole, but a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage or all Italian sausage could also be used in the same amount.
• When cooking the egg noodles, make an effort not to overcook them initially, and they’ll turn out perfectly after baking in the sauce.
• This entire casserole can be assembled one day in advance, covered and chilled. Allow it to sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes prior to baking to warm to room temperature and also be mindful that you may need to lengthen the baking time as needed.
• Store baked Beef and Noodles Casserole chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single serving portions in the microwave.

More Easy Casserole Recipes to Make

• Chicken Cordon Bleu Noodle Casserole is another favorite of ours that takes the egg noodle flavor in a different direction.
• The simple preparation for this Easy Ravioli Casserole is ideal for Italian night on a weekday.
• Ham and Noodle Gratin is a tasty way to use leftover holiday ham.
• Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole makes a family pleasing meal.
• Tater Tot Italian Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a delicious way to start your day.
• Homemade Tuna Noodle Casserole is comfort food done right.
• Shrimp Casserole from My Recipes.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13 x 9 inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives