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Hamburger Noodle Casserole

“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!” —

10 ServingsPrep: 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 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

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Hamburger Noodle Casserole (continued)

Directions (continued)

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 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.