Taco Beef Noodle Bake

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground chuck
- 1/2 c. onion, chopped
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 2 pkg. taco seasoning mix
- 1 (15 oz.) container Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1/4 c. green onion (tops included)
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. wide noodles
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Directions:
- Brown chuck, stirring often, and drain.
- Add onion, tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning mix.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Combine noodles, Ricotta cheese, sour cream, flour and green onion; mix well.
- Spoon noodle mixture into a 13 x 9-inch pan. Top with meat mixture.
- Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serves 8. Recipe may be halved and it also freezes well.
- Prepare recipe as indicated all the way up to the cooking.