BEEF CASSEROLE WITH CREAMY PASTA AND GREEN ONIONS

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Easy make ahead dish that is full of flavor. Can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef. Can make ahead and freeze. From Lone Star Legacy cookbook.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ground chuck
10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes
16 ounces tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
10 ounces thin egg noodles
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
12 green onions, chopped (use the entire onion)
2 cups fat-free cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Brown meat in large skillet. Drain and return to pan. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and garlic. Simmer for a few minutes. Season to taste.
  • Meanwhile cook noodles and drain. Combine hot noodles with cream cheese. Stir to combine and melt cream cheese. Add sour cream and green onions.
  • In a 4 quart casserole, layer noodles, meat mixture, then top with grated cheddar.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.
  • *If making ahead will need to increase cooking time.

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