Three-Layer Beef Casserole
- 2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons dry basil
- 1 (10 ounce) package spinach fettuccine
- 1 (4 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- NOTE: Extra lean ground beef may be used in place of ground sirloin.
- Crumble ground beef into a wide frying pan over medium heat, cooking and stirring until browned.
- Discard all excess fat and stir in garlic, onion, tomato sauce, and basil.
- Reduce heat, cover loosely, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a 6- to 8-quart pan, cook pasta according to package directions, until just tender to bite - do not overcook.
- Spoon meat mixture into a 9x12 casserole dish.
- Top evenly with pasta.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over pasta.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Pour over the pasta using a knife to seperate pasta so it can drizzle down inside. (At this point you may cover and refrigerate for one day).
- Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. If refrigerated, bake up to one hour.
ground sirloin, garlic, brown onion, tomato sauce, basil, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, milk
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/three-layer-beef-casserole-188906 (may not work)