Easy Sour Cream Beef Noodle Casserole (Creamy Family Dinner)

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) wide egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 410 g) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
• 1 cup (225 g) small curd cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups (225 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional