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    Home » Recipes » Pasta & Noodles

    Pam's Yankee Noodle

    Published on March 16, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    I was inspired to make this Yankee Noodle dish after eating my mother-in-law's family recipe. This dish is super easy to make and tastes great!
     
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    This Yankee Noodle recipe is an old family recipe from my mother-in-law Pam. Apparently, she used to make this noodle dish all the time, mainly because of the simple ingredients this recipe calls for.

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    Ground Meat and Noodles in Skillet

    This is one of those recipes that I would call comfort food. I mean how can you go wrong with pasta, cheese, and meat?

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    Having made this noodle recipe a handful of times over the years, I suddenly realized that I have no idea why this dish is called "Yankee" Noodles. I texted my mother-in-law to see if she knew why.

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    No dice. This is what she remembered about this recipe: "I got this recipe when I was in grad school. One year we all had to bring a recipe and our teacher put together a recipe book. The Yankee Noodle recipe wasn’t mine".

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    So if you happen to know where the "Yankee" comes from hit me up in the comment section below. Update: Thanks to one of our contributors this recipe dates back to the early 60s.

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    🐄 How to Handle Raw Beef

    Thaw raw ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods.
    Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate.
    Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well.
    Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area.
    Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160°F.

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    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    Not a fan of red meat? No problem as you can substitute the ground beef for some lean ground turkey without compromising the overall flavor of this pasta dish.

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    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Jalapeño Avocado Egg Rolls
    • Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Spread
    • Sundried Tomato Monkey Bread

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Yankee Noodle recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Ground Beef, Yellow Onion, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic Cloves, Tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Noodles, Black Olives, Parmesan Cheese and Salt & Pepper.

    🥣 How to Make Pam's Yankee Noodle

    In a large skillet, brown Ground Beef together with chopped Onion, Worcestershire and Garlic.
    Add the diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
    Add the package of small noodles and mix well ensuring the noodles are covered in liquid. Salt and Pepper to taste.
    Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.
    Optionally top with parmesan, black olives and/or sun-dried tomatoes before serving.

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    Pam's Yankee Noodle

    I was inspired to make this Yankee Noodle dish after eating my mother-in-law Pam's family recipe. This dish is easy to make and tastes great!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 441 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lbs Ground Beef
    • 1 Yellow Onion
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 4 Garlic Cloves
    • 28 oz Diced Tomatoes, undrained
    • 1 lb Pasta
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste

    Toppings (Optional)

    • 1 Cup Black Olives, diced
    • Sun-Dried Tomatoes, to taste
    • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, brown Ground Beef together with chopped Onion, Worcestershire and Garlic.
    • Add can of tomatoes and bring to a boil.
    • Add package of small noodles and mix well ensuring noodles are covered in liquid. Salt and Pepper to taste.
    • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.
    • Optionally top with parmesan, black olives and/or sun-dried tomatoes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 854mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1885IUVitamin C: 30.7mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 3.3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    1 Comment

    1. Py Harrington

      December 10, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      My mother had a similar recipe that she started serving us in 1960. My guess is that the recipe came from a magazine like Redbook, Family Circle or Good Housekeeping. It has been a family staple and although I can make it from memory, I don't have it written down, so went searching for it on line, when I stumbled on yours/ Pam's.
      Thanks for posting. Best wishes!

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