Goulash

Jonathan may have found a recipe that he likes as much or more than lasagna (I know...everybody gasp!). He LOVES lasagna, but this recipe from Annie's Eats is similar to lasagna but amps it up a bit. Here's the recipe (modified from the above):

1 1b. lean ground beef
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
A couple dashes Worcestershire sauce
salt to taste

1/3 cup water
1 lb. penne pasta
1 1/4 cup light sour cream
5 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13″ baking dish. Brown the ground beef and drain; stir in tomato sauce, paste, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Let simmer 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, boil pasta until al dente. Drain well and set aside.

In a bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, and egg. Mix well to blend. Stir in green onions.

To assemble, spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture into the baking dish. Top with half of the pasta, then spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the pasta. Top with half of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers (pasta, cream cheese mixture, sauce). Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

Bake for 25 minutes (covered), then remove cover and cook 5 more minutes until top is golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Ta da! Here's the finished product.