Beef ‘n’ Noodle Casserole

Name: Beef 'n' Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) medium noodles; 1/3 cup sliced green onions; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound ground beef; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

—American Dairy Assn., Rosemont, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) medium noodles
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound ground beef
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
In a large skillet, saute onions and green pepper in butter 3 minutes or until tender. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
In a medium bowl, combine tomato paste and sour cream; stir in the noodles and cottage cheese. Layer half the noodle mixture in 2-qt. casserole; top with half the beef mixture. Repeat.
Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.