Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe

Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe
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75% would make again

—Martha Henson, Winnsboro, Texas

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

Ingredients

  • 5 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
  • 1-1/4 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 fat-free 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.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 290 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Hamburger Noodle Casserole published in Comfort Food Diet 2009 , p82

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Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by shelbyamay

I used ground turkey instead of beef. I also added more Worcestershire because we love the taste! Overall good recipe, just wish it were more filling.

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2009 by badkitty

Yummy! Leftovers are even better. As written, a little bland. It needs to be spiced up with more vegetables (tomato, shallot, bell pepper) and seasonings(Italian seasoning, more pepper and sugar,Worcestershire sauce,etc.) I also used full fat cream cheese and sour cream, part- skim ricotta and added Parmesan and fresh minced parsley to the top along with the cheddar(sharp and full fat) and green onions. Don't omit the green onions! I used ground turkey instead of beef.

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

Seems to be missing something

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by RainCloud982

My husband and I tried this a few nights ago and we loved it!

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by nott818

Thought this was a little bland. Will try it with some of the flavored tomato sauces you can buy next time. I did like the creamy cheese layer in the middle.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by mountainberrybutterfly

It's nice to say lower fat, but seeing the nutrition information would be much more helpful.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by sbc1023

Soft tofu is a good substitute too.  It will pick up the flavors from the sasuce and seasoning.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by tammyjeanb

Ricotta can always be replaced with cottage cheese.  It has a slightly different taste, but a larger curd.  If you don't like the larger curd, you can easily blend it before mixing in.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by weesnerblw32

What could you replace Ricoota cheese with?

Thank you very much;

Betty

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