Diet Friendly Beef Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Diet Friendly Beef Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked egg noodles (I used whole wheat); 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; ⅓ cup chopped onion; 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 (12 ounce) carton1% low fat cottage cheese; 1 (8 ounce) carton nonfat sour cream; ⅓ cup chopped green onion; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (divided in half)

Servings: persons

6 ounces uncooked egg noodles (I used whole wheat)
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup sliced mushrooms
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) carton1% low fat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) carton nonfat sour cream
⅓ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (divided in half)

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Cook noodles according to package instructions w/o oil.
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Cook ground beef and next 3 ingredients in large non-stick skillet.
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Drain in colander and wipe the skillet with paper towel then return meat to skillet.
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Add tomato sauce, pepper, salt (I also added oregano).
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Combine the cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients in large bowl.
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Stir in the meat mixture, noodles and 1/2 of the cheddar cheese.
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Spoon mixture into casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
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At this point you can cover and chill or freeze for later.
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Cover casserole with foil and cook for 20 minutes.
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Uncover and add rest of cheese and bake for another 5 minutes.
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Yields 8 servings.
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288 calories, 7.8 g. Fat, and 2 g. fiber (this is fiber with regular egg noodles).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces uncooked egg noodles (I used whole wheat), 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, ⅓ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Diet Friendly Beef Noodle Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Diet Friendly Beef Noodle Casserole

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