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What makes any given day a good one? Maybe it's spending time with the people you love most? Or maybe it's getting to focus on a hobby you really enjoy. Whatever it is, we bet we can all agree that a tasty meal paired with any beloved activity makes for a great one. The Best-Day Bake is a dish that ensures you go to bed with a smile on your face and a full tummy. What could truly go wrong with bouncy egg noodles and juicy beef all melted together in a savory sauce and creamy cheese? Honestly, getting to enjoy Best-Day Bake even without any fun activity can make for a pretty great day! Here's to a bunch of delicious and delightful days ahead!
What makes any given day a good one? Maybe it's spending time with the people you love most? Or maybe it's getting to focus on a hobby you really enjoy. Whatever it is, we bet we can all agree that a tasty meal paired with any beloved activity makes for a great one. The Best-Day Bake is a dish that ensures you go to bed with a smile on your face and a full tummy. What could truly go wrong with bouncy egg noodles and juicy beef all melted together in a savory sauce and creamy cheese? Honestly, getting to enjoy Best-Day Bake even without any fun activity can make for a pretty great day! Here's to a bunch of delicious and delightful days ahead!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for oiling a baking dish
- kosher salt to taste
- 3 cups wide egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan freshly grated
- 12 ounces ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch scallions white and green parts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Oil a 2-quart baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
- Drain the noodles and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Toss the noodles with the sour cream, the parmesan, and the salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers and the scallions and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Make space in the pan and add the tomato paste to that space, allowing it to toast for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the mixture with the Italian seasoning and the salt and stir together.
- Add the diced tomatoes, stirring the mixture and bringing it to a simmer.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the beef mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with the cheddar.
- Bake on the middle rack until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling, about 15-20 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Serve.
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