About
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
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Oil a 2-quart baking dish.
Step 3 -Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 4 -Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook to al dente according to the package directions.
Step 5 -Drain the noodles and place them in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6 -Toss the noodles with the sour cream, the parmesan, and the salt.
Step 7 -Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 8 -Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the bell peppers and the scallions and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Step 10 -Make space in the pan and add the tomato paste to that space, allowing it to toast for 1 minute.
Step 11 -Sprinkle the mixture with the Italian seasoning and the salt and stir together.
Step 12 -Add the diced tomatoes, stirring the mixture and bringing it to a simmer.
Step 13 -Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 14 -Pour the beef mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with the cheddar.
Step 15 -Bake on the middle rack until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 16 -Let stand for 10 minutes.
Step 17 -Serve.
