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Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe

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“People have a hard time believing this homey and hearty casserole uses lighter ingredients," says Martha Henson of Winnsboro, Texas. "The taste is so rich and creamy…a great weeknight family entree!” —

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Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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 reduced-fat sour cream
3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef until meat is 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.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in half of the onions.
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.
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.

Lighter version: Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 319 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 635 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Hamburger Noodle Casserole in Light & Tasty October/November 2007, p21

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Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2013 by Jacquelyn28677

Awesome! I added 2 lbs of ground beef as well as additional noodles. (the whole bag) Also added 2 cups of cheese on top. Added additional sugar, garlic. Also a dash of red pepper for zip.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by khegeman

Delicious

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by khegeman

Delicious

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2012 by adl1220

I used ground lean turkey and whole wheat noodles giving it an even healthier twist. Very good and easy to make.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2012 by kgburgess

I would probably make this again, adding some yellow onions and maybe some mushrooms and seasonings with the ground beef. It wasn't anything extra special, but it was good. We enjoyed it with some fresh coleslaw with light dressing. I made it with fat-free everything (cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, cheddar) and 1 lb. of Laura's 96% Lean Ground Sirloin, and those changes reduced the calories to 262/cup.

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2012 by Jstreet88

awesome dinner but im not a fan of onion so i used like 1/2 of one not 3 whole but whatever ur preferance its still an awesome recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2012 by wardropl

Wow! Who new a casserole could be included in your DIET? Not me...and this one is really good too! I made it for my family and never disclosed it's healthy side to any of them. They raved about it and all had seconds! I am SOOOOO happy that I can finally get healthy, and not make my family feel tortured at the dinner table...as a matter of fact they are going to secretly be getting healther themselves!!

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by cpfree

This was really great. Will be definitely be making this again.

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by KInlow

I made this the other night and I think it was one of the best casseroles I have ever made! I cook for 9 every night and everyone liked it!

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by momio

This was very basic and good. I also substituted cottage cheese for the ricotta because I had it.

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