Beef Noodle Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 (8 to 10 oz.) pkg. noodles
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

In a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stir beef until crumbly and browned; drain.
Stir in garlic, onion, basil and tomato sauce.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Cook noodles in salted water for about 8 minutes; drain.
Spoon meat mixture into a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish; top evenly with noodles.
Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
Whip the cream cheese, sour cream and milk; pour over noodles.
Bake, covered, in a 350\u00b0 oven until heated through.
Can be made a day ahead and chilled. If so, allow 1 hour to cook in oven.