Description
Poor Man’s Husband Casserole is a delicious and budget-friendly dish that combines layers of savory meat sauce, tender noodles, and melted cheese. This comforting casserole is quick and easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Its simple ingredients deliver hearty flavors that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb ground beef
- 8 ozwide egg noodles (or preferred pasta)
- 1medium onion, diced
- 2garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cupstomato sauce
- 1 cupsour cream
- 1 cupcottage cheese or cream cheese
- 2 cupsshredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream with cottage cheese or cream cheese until smooth.
- Layer the casserole:Spread half the pasta in the baking dish.Top with half the meat sauce, then half the sour cream mixture, and a layer of shredded cheese.Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Spread half the pasta in the baking dish.
- Top with half the meat sauce, then half the sour cream mixture, and a layer of shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes or add sautéed vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw frozen casserole in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the oven.