Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe

Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

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! —Martha Henson, Winnsboro, Texas

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Hamburger Noodle Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
30 35 65

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 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.
  • 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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Hamburger Noodle Casserole in Comfort Food Diet bookazine , p82

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Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2012 by JoeRD

Loved it!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2012 by JoeRD

The family loved this recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2012 by missdeniese

This was great, but tempts to eat too much! Used a seasoned sauce as recommended and was really good.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by mjtotch

Very good. I like the suggestion of using a flavored tomato sauce. I think that would add alot.

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2012 by tchr90

This is so good! My husband complimented me twice in the same meal so this is going in my recipe box as a keeper! We even liked it reheated the next day. I changed it slightly by using lower-sodium tomato sauce (omitted salt called for), used fat free cream cheese, and used full fat cheddar. I also omitted the onions.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by Susanmw

Yummy and easy!

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by MommaMindy

Absolutely Awsome! Used cottage cheese instead of Ricotta. Should have made two batches. It went too fast.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by edurelli

This is a Paul Prudhomme recipe, he adds lime juice, several tablespoons, to the sour cream-green onion mixture.

Reviewed on May. 04, 2010 by bdonnelly20

My husband and I enjoy this recipe! I modified slightly ... I used ground turkey instead of ground beef (my ground turkey already comes in 1.25 lb packages, so it made it easier!), used cottage cheese instead of ricotta, and cut the amount of cream cheese in half (the first time I made it, my husband did not care for the full 8 oz. of sour cream). I think the green onions add a nice flavor to the dish. This recipe tastes great as leftovers too!

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2010 by jcanter

This is a new family favorite! I modified it a bit. I used 1 bag of yolk free noodles (it wasn't 5 cups) and half the cream cheese. I also used a little less of the ricotta, too. Make sure to use all the green onions. It helps to keep it from being too bland. Great recipe!

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2010 by nancye49

I added a few things. I found tomato sauce in falvors Roasted Garlic & Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme. Also doubled the recipe because of the size of my family. I added fresh mushrooms and carmelized some onions. It was wonderful. Will make again. Wonderful recipe. Thanks Nancy

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by BrytEyz

Easy and delicious. From our pickiest eater to our most seasoned palate... the whole family loved this! Lots of flavor. Perfect comfort food for a cold Winter weeknight meal.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by rachellestratton

The casserole is very hearty for being 290 calories. My family loved it.

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. 04, 2009 by evie65

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2009 by dontbelieveit

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

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2009 by locutus

My roommate won't eat Ricoota cheese. What would make a good substitute for that in the recipe? Or just leave it out all together?

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by magybarra

I tried this recipe on my kids for the first time, thinking they would not like it. But come to find out, one of them said, "Why don't you make this all the time". Kids loved it.

 
 

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