You can pull together this Poor Man Husband Casserole on a busy night and still feel like you’re serving real, from‑scratch comfort food. You brown some ground beef, stir in a simple tomato sauce, layer it with egg noodles and a tangy sour cream–cottage cheese mixture, then blanket everything in cheddar and bake until bubbly and golden.
Why you’ll love this casserole
You get all the cozy flavors of a creamy beef noodle bake using affordable pantry staples—ground beef, noodles, canned tomato sauce, and everyday dairy. The sour cream and cottage cheese add richness and a slight tang that balances the tomato sauce and makes the dish feel like a cross between lasagna and a baked pasta casserole. Everything cooks in one skillet plus a baking dish, and leftovers reheat beautifully for lunches the next day.