Ground Beef-And-Noodle Bake

This hearty Ground Beef and Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy weeknight dinner. Tender egg noodles are nestled between layers of savory browned ground beef and a rich, tangy tomato sauce. The dish is bound together with a creamy mixture of low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream, offering a lighter yet deeply satisfying texture. Topped with poppy seeds and fresh green onions, it provides a perfect balance of flavors and a beautiful finish. Its an easy, family-friendly meal that comes together quickly and serves eight, making it ideal for potlucks or meal-prepping leftovers that taste even better the next day.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 1433.6

Description

This hearty Ground Beef and Noodle Bake is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy weeknight dinner. Tender egg noodles are nestled between layers of savory browned ground beef and a rich, tangy tomato sauce. The dish is bound together with a creamy mixture of low-fat cottage cheese and sour cream, offering a lighter yet deeply satisfying texture. Topped with poppy seeds and fresh green onions, it provides a perfect balance of flavors and a beautiful finish. Its an easy, family-friendly meal that comes together quickly and serves eight, making it ideal for potlucks or meal-prepping leftovers that taste even better the next day.

Ingredients

6 oz Uncooked medium egg noodles
1 lbs Ground round
1 cups Sliced mushrooms
1/3 cups Chopped onion
2 cloves Garlic -- minced
2 cans Tomato sauce -- no salt-added -- (8 oz)
1/2 teaspoons Freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoons Salt
12 oz % low-fat cottage cheese
8 oz Fat-free sour cream
1/3 cups Green onions -- chopped
1 tablespoons Poppy seeds
Divided (3 oz)
Cooking spray

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Cook uncooked medium egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
3
While noodles cook, brown the ground round in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat if necessary.
4
Add chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic to the beef. Cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir in the no-salt-added tomato sauce, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6
In a medium bowl, combine the low-fat cottage cheese, fat-free sour cream, and half of the chopped green onions. Mix until smooth.
7
Layer half of the cooked noodles in the prepared baking dish. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the noodles.
8
Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the beef layer. Top with the remaining cooked noodles.
9
Sprinkle the remaining green onions and poppy seeds over the top layer of noodles.
10
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
11
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1433.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 94.2g145%
Saturated Fat 48.2g241%
Cholesterol 316.1mg106%
Sodium 4289.7mg179%
Total Carbohydrate 61.2g21%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Sugars 27.9g
Protein 89.5g179%

* 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: beef, noodle, bake, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, ground round, tomato sauce, cottage cheese, low fat, weeknight dinner, potluck, leftovers, savory, creamy, mushrooms, garlic, onion, poppy seeds

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