Beef Noodle Casserole

close-up of a spatula lifting a portion of beef and noodle casserole out of a baking dish

5 from 10 votes

This beef noodle casserole recipe uses simple everyday ingredients, comes together quick, and is warm, comforting, and family-friendly! You don't need to spend much time in the kitchen at all for this crowd-pleasing casserole.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef noodle casserole, ground beef and noodles

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
2 cups marinara sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
2 cups grated mozzarella cheddar blend (or just use cheddar)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
Cook the noodles for a minute or two less than the package directions indicate, then drain them and transfer them to a 9x13 casserole dish.
Meanwhile, add the olive oil, onion, and ground beef to a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as you go along, until it's cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
Stir in the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
If there's a lot of excess fat in the skillet, spoon most of it out, then add in the marinara sauce and let it warm through.
Pour the beef mixture into the casserole dish and add half the cheese and toss together (I also like to add some salt & pepper at this point), then smooth it out in an even layer.
Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and it's nice and hot. Optional: broil for a few minutes (watch it carefully) to brown the cheese.

Notes

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