Best Lean Beef Italiano Casserole Recipes

Beef Casserole Italiano image

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
2 cups ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices

Steps:

Brown beef and onion; drain off fat.
Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine spinach, ricotta cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Spoon spinach mixture around edges of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish; pour beef mixture into center.
Cut each mozzarella slice into 3 strips and arrange in a lattice pattern over meat.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.5, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 92.4, Sodium 765.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 27.2

Italian Ground Beef Casserole image

Provided by LizCl

Categories Oven

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 pint sour cream
1 cup chopped onion
8 ounces medium noodles, cooked
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Brown ground beef, then add garlic, salt and spaghetti sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes.
While that simmers, mix together cream cheese, sour cream and onions.
In a greased 9X13 inch pan, layer 1/3 sauce, 1/2 noodles, 1/2 cream cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella cheese.
Cover with 1/3 more sauce, remaining noodles, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and sauce.
Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven, cover and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 566.5, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 22.1

Beef Italiano image

Provided by Messiejessie625

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
grated parmesan cheese
hot cooked fettuccine
1 lb lean ground beef
1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 minced garlic clove
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
4 sprigs cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 green sweet pepper, cut into strips
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup dry red wine

Steps:

In a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole crumble beef. Add celery, onion, and garlic.
Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 4-6 minutes or till no pink remains and onion is tender, stirring once. Drain off fat.
Stir in flour, sugar, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Add tomato sauce, sweet pepper, and wine.
Cook uncovered on high for five to six minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring every two minutes. Cook one minute more.
Serve over fettuccine that has been twisted into nests with a long-tined fork. Garnish with cilantro. Pass parmesan cheese.
(Conventional directions: In a large skillet cook ground beef, celery, onion, and garlic till no pink remains and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in flour, sugar, italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Add tomato sauce, sweet pepper, and wine. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly; cook and stir one minute more. Serve as directed.).