Beef And Dill Casserole
A comforting baked pasta casserole with a savory meat and tomato sauce layered with a creamy cheese and dill filling. The fresh dill adds a unique, bright flavor to this hearty dish, perfect for a family dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 570 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 225 gegg noodle, uncooked
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 340 gground beef
- 225 gsweet italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 0.5 pcsgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 425 gcanned tomato sauce
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, ground
sauce
- 1 tbspfresh dill, chopped
cheese mixture
- 115 gcottage cheese
- 115 gcream cheese, softened
- 2 tbspsour cream
- 3 tbspscallion, chopped
- 1 tbspfresh dill, chopped
topping
- 30 gparmesan cheese, grated
Equipment
2-quart casserole dish · large skillet · colander · large pot · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
About 2 min
- 2
Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the pasta concurrently with the sauce will save time.
- 3
While the noodles are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the ground beef and sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned all over.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Drain any excess fat from the skillet after browning the meat for a less greasy sauce.
- 5
Add the chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they have softened.
About 7 min
- 6
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 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.
About 5 min
- 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.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- 9
Drain the cooked noodles well and spread half of them in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
About 2 min
- 10
Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of noodles.
About 2 min
- 11
Top with the remaining noodles, spreading them into a final even layer.
About 1 min
- 12
Pour the meat sauce over the top layer of noodles, ensuring it is fully covered.
About 2 min
- 13
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the meat sauce.
About 1 min
- 14
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown.
About 30 min
- 15
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the casserole to set, making it much easier to serve clean portions.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 570.4kcal
- Protein
- 27g
- Carbs
- 36g
- Fat
- 35.2g
- Fibre
- 2.7g
- Sugar
- 6.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven at 175°C (350°F) until heated through.
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