Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350˚F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and beef to pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
• Add tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and canned tomatoes to pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until water begins to cook off, stirring often.
• While beef mixture cooks, bring a pot of water to boil and cook noodles for 3 minutes only. Reserve 2 cups cooking water. Drain and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream cheese, cornstarch, and ½ cup noodle water until smooth.
• Stir in noodles and remaining reserved noodle water. Pour noodle mixture into greased 9”x13” deep-sided baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with beef mixture and level with back of spoon making sure each noodle is covered. Top with cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes in center of oven or until cheese begins to brown.