Beef And Dill Casserole

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

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

   Aproximativ 2 min.

2. 2

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

   Aproximativ 10 min.

   Nota bucătarului: 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.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

4. 4

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

   Aproximativ 8 min.

   Nota bucătarului: 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.

   Aproximativ 7 min.

6. 6

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

   Aproximativ 1 min.

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.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

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.

   Aproximativ 3 min.

   Nota bucătarului: 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.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

10. 10

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

    Aproximativ 2 min.

11. 11

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

    Aproximativ 1 min.

12. 12

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

    Aproximativ 2 min.

13. 13

    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the meat sauce.

    Aproximativ 1 min.

14. 14

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

    Aproximativ 30 min.

15. 15

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

    Aproximativ 10 min.

    Nota bucătarului: Resting allows the casserole to set, making it much easier to serve clean portions.