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Casserole Del Italiano

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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;€™s 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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 128.0
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;€™s 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
  • 8 ounce Med. egg noodles, cooked
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    In a large skillet, combine cooked ground beef, tomato sauce, and spaghetti sauce. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, ensuring it does not boil.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, blend together cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
  4. 4
    Stir chopped green onions, minced green peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the cheese mixture.
  5. 5
    Lightly grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  6. 6
    Spread half of the cooked egg noodles evenly in the bottom of the dish.
  7. 7
    Spread the entire cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of noodles.
  8. 8
    Top with the remaining cooked egg noodles.
  9. 9
    Pour the beef sauce mixture evenly over the top layer of noodles.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  11. 11
    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.

Keywords: casserole, italian, beef, noodles, baked, comfort food, dinner, family meal, ground beef, cheese, tomato sauce, egg noodles, potluck, easy dinner, weeknight meal, parmesan, cottage cheese, creamy, savory, hearty
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