Description
A hearty and comforting baked casserole featuring tender pasta, creamy mushroom sauce, savory ground beef, and plenty of melted cheese for the ultimate family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in garlic and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms soften, about 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir well, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring, then add Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and cooked pasta. Mix until combined.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture.
- Try adding frozen peas or chopped spinach for added nutrition.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated—just bake a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg