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Baked Linguine with Meat Sauce


This is a very rich, hearty meal. A favorite for special occasions!

Baked Linguine with Meat Sauce

2 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 t. sugar
1 t. salt
16 oz linguine noodles
1 (16 oz) pkg sour cream
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
3 green onions, chopped
2 c. shredded cheddar




Preheat the oven to 350. Brown hamburger with minced garlic. Cook linguine according to package directions. In a tall pot, stir in ground beef, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, and salt. Simmer 30 minutes. Place cooked pasta in a lightly greased 9 x 13 dish. Stir together sour cream, cream cheese, and chopped green onions. Spread carefully over the pasta. Top with meat sauce. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheddar and bake until cheese melts.

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