LIGHTER HAMBURGER NOODLE CASSEROLE

Lighter Hamburger Noodle Casserole image

Lean ground beef and reduced-fat and fat-free items make this casserole a winner on all fronts! Everyone in your home is sure to enjoy eating dinner when you serve this as a main dish! -Martha Henson, Winnsboro, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain noodles; stir into beef mixture., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in half of the onions., Spoon half of the noodle mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cheese mixture and remaining noodle mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges