Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: Christina Takacs

"My mother shared this recipe with me soon after I was married. Most everything I know about cooking, I learned from her. This recipe has always been a family favorite, and it's a time-saver as well because it uses spaghetti sauce and gravy mix.--Christina Takacs, West Springfield, Massachusetts"

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 cup cold water
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine gravy mix and water until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, cream, seasonings and gravy; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add the noodles and 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.