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Poor Man Husband Casserole

Poor Man Husband Casserole

Poor Man Husband Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish made with simple ingredients found at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 859 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • 9x13 Baking dish
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces egg noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce 2 cans
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, when done, drain and rinse.
  • In a skillet over medium high heat, crumble the ground beef until cooked thoroughly, drain the grease.
  • Add in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper, stir to blend well.
  • Add in the sugar, stirring to mix.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and stir again.
  • Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the sour cream and the softened cream cheese.
  • Place half of the pasta on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Top the pasta with half of the sour cream and cream cheese mixture.
  • Spoon half of the meat mixture over the top of the sour cream mixture.
  • Repeat the second layer of pasta, sour cream and meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the entire casserole and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can change the type of meat, cheese, pasta or even add vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 859kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 52gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 849mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
Keyword Comfort Food, easy dinner, family meal, hearty casserole, Poor Man Husband Casserole
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