Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onions, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( adjust to taste) (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese ( or more or less if desired)
1 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper ( to taste)
1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) cartons sour cream
1 large green onions, finely chopped ( can use 2 onions)
3 cups cooked fine egg noodles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( or more if desired)
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
Set oven to 350 F.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and chili flakes (if using) over medium heat until meat is browned and no longer pink; drain fat then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Add tomato sauce and sugar; bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally (season with salt and pepper about halfway through of cooking time).
Transfer meat mixture to a greased baking dish; set aside.
In a bowl beat cream cheese and sour cream at low speed until smooth.
Add in green onions then stir to combine.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the ground beef in the dish.
Top with cooked noodles, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the noodles.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 50 min.