Beef And Dill Casserole

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

   Около 2 мин

2. 2

   Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.

   Около 10 мин

   Бележка на готвача: Cooking the pasta concurrently with the sauce will save time.

3. 3

   While the noodles are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

   Около 2 мин

4. 4

   Add the ground beef and sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned all over.

   Около 8 мин

   Бележка на готвача: Drain any excess fat from the skillet after browning the meat for a less greasy sauce.

5. 5

   Add the chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they have softened.

   Около 7 мин

6. 6

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Около 1 мин

7. 7

   Pour in the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and the dill designated for the sauce. Stir to combine, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Около 5 мин

8. 8

   In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, scallions, and the dill for the cheese mixture until well combined.

   Около 3 мин

   Бележка на готвача: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.

9. 9

   Drain the cooked noodles well and spread half of them in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

   Около 2 мин

10. 10

    Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of noodles.

    Около 2 мин

11. 11

    Top with the remaining noodles, spreading them into a final even layer.

    Около 1 мин

12. 12

    Pour the meat sauce over the top layer of noodles, ensuring it is fully covered.

    Около 2 мин

13. 13

    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the meat sauce.

    Около 1 мин

14. 14

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown.

    Около 30 мин

15. 15

    Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

    Около 10 мин

    Бележка на готвача: Resting allows the casserole to set, making it much easier to serve clean portions.