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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 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.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by seventeen

I wanted to print this recipe but when I click on print it does not work. Can you please tell me whey. Thank you

Elsie

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by wendy6076

My family, including my 9-year old son, loved this. I sprinkled with parm between layers and added Italian seasoning to the hamburger mixture.

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by stamps4linda

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by msdosty1941

I too, have a hiatal hernia so, thanks for the tip about adding sugar. My husband has lots of heart burn after eating certain even slightly spicy food.We all have to be cautious what we eat.

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by kateluzu

i use tomato soup instead of tomato sauce

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by his2sparrows

My husband has a Hiatial Hernia & acid reflux so I also add 1 tsp of sugar to all my red sauce recipes - it really does help keep heart burn away!

Thanks, Carol in Abq., NM

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by survivorlane

SOUNDS YUMMY

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by patricia48

Some cooks believe a little sugar cuts the acidity of tomato products. I save sugar packets from carryout and add one to most stews, chili, soups etc. A tsp of sugar in a dish that serves several is but a minute amount per serving and I believe it adds to the overall flavor.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by Nonimum

This sounds really good but why do you need to put sugar in it?

I am going to try it without the sugar.

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