CHEESY BEEF TETRAZZINI

Cheesy Beef Tetrazzini image

If your family is anything like Gladys Van Beek's, it won't be long before this hearty casserole becomes a favorite. "My gang loves it for the flavor. I love it because it's simple to make and can be assembled the night before serving," reports the Lynden, Washington farm wife.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., In a bowl, beat cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream, until blended. Stir in green pepper, onions and spaghetti. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.