Italian Cheese Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 12 ounces dry wide egg noodles, uncooked; 1/2 pound ground sirloin beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 can (29 oz each) Hunt's Tomato Puree; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 2 cups cottage cheese; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 cups = 12 oz)

Servings: persons

1
Hands On: 15 minutes
2
Total: 55 minutes
3
Preheat oven to 375F. Spray 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions.
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Cook beef and onions in large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink, about 5 minutes, while the noodles are cooking. Stir in puree, basil, garlic powder and oregano. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain noodles. Layer 1/2 each in prepared baking dish: meat sauce, cooked noodles, cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering.
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Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow to rest 5 minutes before cutting into 8 squares to serve.

972

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, 12 ounces dry wide egg noodles, uncooked, 1/2 pound ground sirloin beef, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Italian Cheese 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.

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Italian Cheese Noodle Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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