Italian Noodle Casserole

Name: Italian Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 package (8 ounces) wide egg noodles; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided; 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1/8 teaspoon each onion salt, garlic salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Canned goods make it a snap to assemble this hearty Italian dish from Joann Hosbach, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 package (8 ounces) wide egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon each onion salt, garlic salt and pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the beef, noodles, oil, 1-1/2 cups Colby cheese, tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes, soup and seasonings.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Colby cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 444 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Italian Noodle Casserole in Quick Cooking May/June 2003

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selias

Dec 4, 2011

My whole family loved this recipe. Quick and easy to make...I omitted the beans as it's not one of our favorites.
cobysmom

Jun 21, 2011

i wasnt too sure bout this one but it turned out great even the hubby loved it thanks for sharing this will be a weekly addition to our menu :)