Description
A comforting baked casserole featuring seasoned ground beef and tender egg noodles topped with a bubbly layer of melted mozzarella and fresh garden herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles until al dente (about 2 minutes less than package directions), then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the beef broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
- In the baking dish, combine the cooked noodles and the beef mixture. Stir in half of the fresh parsley and basil.
- Spread the mixture evenly and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining fresh herbs. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American