Name: Beefy Pumpkin Noodle Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 – 12 ounce package extra wide egg noodles; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups of fresh pumpkin puree OR 1 – 15 ounce can of 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling); 1 – 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Beefy Pumpkin Noodle Bake

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This delicious casserole has a hint of fall flavor with the addition of pumpkin puree. Sure to become a family favorite.

Author: Carole from Toot Sweet 4 Two
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Yield: 8 1x
Category: Casserole
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 – 12 ounce package extra wide egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups of fresh pumpkin puree OR 1 – 15 ounce can of 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 – 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside.
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add egg noodles and cook per package instructions (about 7 to 9 minutes).
Once noodles are done, drain and add them back to the pot; add 2 tablespoons butter to noodles and toss to coat.
Add buttered noodles to prepared baking dish spreading evenly in baking dish.
In the meantime, add ground beef to a large skillet and turn heat to medium.
Cook ground beef, breaking up with a spoon and saute’ until just starting to turn brown.
Add onions, peppers, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
Continue cooking ground beef and vegetables mixture until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender (about 8 to 10 minutes).
Add pumpkin, tomatoes (including juice from can), and corn; stir to combine.
Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until noodles are done, drained and layered in the baking dish.
Add beef mixture over noodles in baking dish, spreading evenly.
Top casserole with shredded cheese.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

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