PCLinuxOS Recipe Corner Bonus: Creamy Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

Creamy Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz uncooked Farfalle pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 lb ground beef
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish or 2 1/2 to 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes; drain, and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, garlic salt and pepper; cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

3. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions; stir in cooked pasta.

4. Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture and 3/4 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Repeat with pasta mixture, beef mixture and remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Top with remaining 1/4 cup green onions, and serve.

TIPS:

Wide egg noodles or Mafalda pasta would also work in this recipe. Stir 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper into beef mixture for a spicy kick.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 580    Carbs: 43g    Sodium: 1010mg    Fiber: 3g    Protein: 35g