Lasagna Casserole

I may have mentioned once or twice that I like lasagna.  Like when I posted my favorite traditional lasagna recipe, or this interesting lasagna soup recipe, or even this easy skillet lasagna recipe. Yeah, I kinda have an obsession with lasagna. :)

After all these years, I didn't think there were any lasagna recipes left that I hadn't already tried (the crockpot lasagna recipe was a bust). So, I was pleasantly surprised when I started making this recipe and realized it was basically just an easier version of lasagna! What I really love is the reduced baking time -- only 20 minutes! That means I can have this quick version of lasagna even on the busiest days.

Lasagna Casserole

Prep time: 15 min  Bake time: 20 min

Serves 5

1 lb ground beef

1 large onion, diced

1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce (I used the Italian seasoned variety)

1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic salt
8 oz egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded


Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions, seasoned with salt and pepper, until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.

Add in the tomato sauce, sugar, onion powder, and garlic salt into the meat and let simmer on low while you prepare the rest.

Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain.

In small bowl, mix together the sour cream and the cream cheese.

In a 9 x 9 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray, layer half the egg noodles, half the sour cream and cream cheese mixture, and half the ground beef mixture. Repeat layers then top with the shredded cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

676 calories per serving.  Click here for more nutritional info and shopping list!