Description
Poor Man Husband Casserole is a budget-friendly, hearty layered dish made with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and a creamy cheese mixture. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make family favorite perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 12 oz egg noodles or rotini
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer half the pasta in a greased baking dish, spread half the cheese mixture, then half the meat sauce. Repeat the layers.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or Italian sausage.
- Add red pepper flakes or pepper jack for a spicier version.
- Include sautéed veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for more nutrition.
- Use gluten-free noodles if needed.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
