Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe

Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe
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66% would make again

“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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  • 10 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

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 and garlic until meat is no longer pink; 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

Nutrition 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.

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

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Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by maplebaby18

This dish was so delicious.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by badkitty

Delicious! It was a big hit with my family. I agree it needs to be spiced up. I used ground turkey instead of beef, added in chopped shallot, green pepper and tomato along with the garlic. I seasoned the meat mixture with Worcestershire sauce, Emeril's Essence and Italian seasoning. I added more sugar and chili powder in with the tomato sauce. I used full fat cream cheese and sour cream, part-skim ricotta. I seasoned the cheese mixture with salt and pepper also. I added Parmesan along with the cheddar and added fresh minced parsley. Don't skip the green onion! Wonderful comfort food. I served with a salad and garlic toast-will make again for sure. Leftovers were even better! Thank you!

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2009 by hervin02

Both Husband and 3 1/2 year old loved it! I used grd. turkey instead of beef, cottage instead of ricotta and used whole wheat penne since I didn't have egg noodles (they make whole wheat now too). Didn't have to use the whole 5 cups of penne. We don't like green onion so I eliminated that, and also the salt (tomato sauce has plenty!). I have no idea what would be "missing"! It was VERY flavorful!! I might add a layer of sliced zucchini to bump up the nutrition value (especially since its hard to get said hubby and child to eat veggies). Definately going in the recipe rotation!

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2009 by marciedarciestuff

It does seem to be missing something. My picky kids loved it after we mixed it all up but my unpicky husband and i did not care for it.

Reviewed on May. 27, 2009 by Mamasuejean

I made this the other night. I didn't have ricotta cheese, and I used ground turkey instead of hamburger. It sounded really good, but there wasn't much flavor. Perhaps it was because I used turkey instead of hamburger. With the leftovers I added chili powder and cumin, plus another unknown red spice I have in the cupboard. It improved the flavor soooo much. It tastes rather bland without the chili powder and cumin, which is what I used for my husband since he doesn't like hot.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2009 by lbranchaud

Martha Henson - your Hamburger Noodle Casserole sounds devine & I can't wait to try it! I like recipes that have the creaminess of stroganoff - yours looks lucious - will let you know!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2009 by marieln

For those who find the Ricotta too grainy try using cottage cheese which has been run through a processor. I have subbed this before and it works out quite well.

mlnfromballground

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2009 by skabrahamson5

The cream cheese ricotta filling was heavy and sharp tasting. It didn't compliment the tomato sauce, and none of my family liked it. The texture was also grainy. The cost of ingredients is also pretty steep once you add up the ricotta and cream cheese and meat. All forms of protein which is very expensive. I won't make this again.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by encarta

Jan. 13 2009. I just got done printing this recipe and I had no problem. Try it again. Guardian angel.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by janekline

What is the main source of sodium in this recipe? Is it the canned tomato sauce? I need low-sodium dishes.

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