This hearty Casserole Del Italiano is a comforting classic that combines tender egg noodles with a robust tomato-based beef sauce. The real star is the creamy cheese layer, blending cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream for a luxurious texture that cuts through the savory richness of the meat. Topped with melted Parmesan and baked until bubbly, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or meal-prep Sundays when you need a dish that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality main course right in your home oven.
Casserole Del Italiano
Description
This hearty Casserole Del Italiano is a comforting classic that combines tender egg noodles with a robust tomato-based beef sauce. The real star is the creamy cheese layer, blending cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream for a luxurious texture that cuts through the savory richness of the meat. Topped with melted Parmesan and baked until bubbly, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or meal-prep Sundays when you need a dish that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day. Simple ingredients come together to create a restaurant-quality main course right in your home oven.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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In a large skillet, combine cooked ground beef, tomato sauce, and spaghetti sauce. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, ensuring it does not boil.
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In a large bowl, blend together cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
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Stir chopped green onions, minced green peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the cheese mixture.
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Lightly grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
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Spread half of the cooked egg noodles evenly in the bottom of the dish.
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Spread the entire cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of noodles.
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Top with the remaining cooked egg noodles.
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Pour the beef sauce mixture evenly over the top layer of noodles.
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Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
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Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Do not overbake.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 128.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.5g9%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 18.0mg6%
- Sodium 333.0mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.2g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 5.4g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
