Hamburger Noodle Casserole |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Lean ground beef and reduced-fat and fat-free items make this casserole a winner on all fronts! Everyone in your home is sure to enjoy eating dinner when you serve this as a main dish! Ingredients:
5 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles |
1-1/4 pounds ground beef |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese |
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese |
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream |
3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided |
2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain noodles; stir into beef mixture.
2. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in half of the onions.
3. Spoon half of the noodle mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cheese mixture and remaining noodle mixture.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Yield: 10 servings.
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