Best Smart Choice Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole Recipes

BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE

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When I was working on the local election board in the '50s, one of my co-workers gave me this beef noodle casserole recipe, and it has been a family favorite ever since. It's quick to make for unexpected company or easily doubled for a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6-1/4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion and pepper until tender. Stir in the beef, Worcestershire sauce, noodles and soups. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CREAMY GROUND BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE

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"Comfort" is the key word for this creamy ground beef and noodle casserole that makes a memorable meal out of simple ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked farfalle pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 lb ground beef
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic 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)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 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.
Meanwhile, in 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 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
In large bowl, mix sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions; stir in cooked pasta.
Spoon half of the pasta mixture into 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g