Ground Beef and Noodles bake
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: ~40 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 hearty servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Beef & Noodle Base:
- 1 lb (16 oz) Egg noodles (or penne, rotini, or rigatoni) 🌾
- 1 lb Lean ground beef (or ground turkey/sausage) 🥩
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely diced 🧅
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 can (24 oz) Your favorite marinara or pasta sauce 🍅
- 1 can (8 oz) Tomato sauce 🥫
For the Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 🌿
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp Onion powder 🧅
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for a tiny hint of warmth!) 🌶️
- Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
For the Ultimate Cheesy Layer:
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) 🧀
- ½ cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese 💛
- ¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese 🧀
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for that perfect pop of green!) 🌿
