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Ground Beef and Noodle Bake




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


6 points per serving
Yield: 8 servings


List of Ingredients




6 oz. uncooked medium egg noodles
1 pound ground round
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic -- minced
2 8oz. cans tomato sauce -- no salt-added
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 12oz. carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1 8oz. carton fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheedar cheese (divided, 3oz)
cooking spray

Recipe



1. Cook noodles according to package directions omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook ground round and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain in a colander. Wipe drippings from skillet with a paper towel. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add tomato sauce, pepper, and salt.

3. Combine cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture, noodles, and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.

4. Spoon noodle mixture into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Cover and chill casserole 8 hours.

5. Preheat oven to 350º F.

6. Remove casserole from refrigerator; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake, covered, at 350 º for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes.