Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until it’s browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.

Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the cooked beef. Stir well and cook for an additional minute, until the garlic is fragrant.

Stir in the sugar and tomato sauce. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, mixing until smooth and well blended.

Spread half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cream cheese mixture, spreading it evenly. Spoon half of the meat sauce over the cream layer.

Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, cream mixture, and meat sauce. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Bake the casserole uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden.

Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Serve hot and enjoy!