Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

Reames Frozen Noodles

1 lb

Ground Chuck

browned & drained

1 unit

Onion

chopped

0.25 tsp

Garlic Powder

0.25 tsp

Black Pepper

1 tsp

Italian Seasoning

0.13 tsp

Salt

4 unit

Button Mushrooms

sliced

15 unit

Tomato Sauce

1.5 cup

Mild Cheddar Cheese

shredded

0.25 cup

Parmesan Cheese

grated

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~5 min

Cook noodles in boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain.

Step 3
~5 min

While noodles are cooking, brown ground chuck in a skillet and drain off any excess grease.

Step 4
~5 min

Add chopped onion to the skillet with the browned ground chuck and sauté until softened.

Step 5
~5 min

Stir in garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and sliced button mushrooms.

Step 6
~5 min

Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture and stir until melted.

Step 7
~5 min

Pour the cooked noodles and meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 8
~5 min

Top with tomato sauce, spreading evenly.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10
~5 min

Remove from oven and top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Step 11
~5 min

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 12
~5 min

Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra creaminess.

Use different types of mushrooms for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad with Italian vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Americanized version of Italian pasta dishes, often served as a family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual dinners
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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