Best 6 Meaty Noodle Casserole Recipes

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Meaty noodle casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. It is a hearty and versatile meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey, and your favorite noodles. The casserole is typically made with a creamy sauce, which can be made from scratch or using a canned soup or sauce. It can also be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, breadcrumbs, or vegetables. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a dish to impress your guests, meaty noodle casserole is sure to satisfy your craving.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SKINNY BEEF AND NOODLE LAYERED CASSEROLE



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73% less total fat • 41% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Assemble this meaty, lasagna-style dish up to 24 hours ahead and chill until baking time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
2 cans (8 oz) Muir Glen™ tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1 package (8 oz) low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart casserole or square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef until browned. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together yogurt and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in milk and onion. In prepared casserole or baking dish, layer half of the noodles (about 2 cups), half of the meat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.
  • Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake about 45 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed without baking. Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake, covered, in a 350°F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 cup, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Very easy comfort food recipe that is good for a no meat meal. If you want to add more seasonings to zip it up-feel free!

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces fine egg noodles
8 ounces cheddar cheese
1 pint sour cream
2 tablespoons butter (or to taste)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and drain noodles.
  • Add butter,salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.1, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 153.8, Sodium 346.3, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 21.8

BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a great recipe for busy mothers, and it's excellent with a tossed salad and French bread. It's a ground beef casserole that combines egg noodles, some sherry, and cheese in a tomato sauce base. To reduce the fat content, you may use reduced fat cheese, cut green beans, and 93% lean meat. Also, you may adjust the amount of sherry to taste.

Provided by CANDACE COOK

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup dry sherry
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook the noodles according to package directions.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in the tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • When noodles are done, stir them and the cheese into the simmering sauce until cheese is melted. Stir the sherry into the sauce and stir for 1 minute, then place in a 2 quart casserole dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese to taste.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 169.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 1540.4 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

CHEESY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Savor a meatless, six-ingredient casserole that's chock-full of broccoli and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz)
3 cups frozen broccoli florets
2 jars (5 oz each) sharp process cheese spread
3/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup coarsely crushed bite-size square cheese crackers

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook noodles as directed on package, adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain noodles and broccoli in colander.
  • In same saucepan, stir cheese spread, milk and pepper until smooth. Stir in noodles and broccoli. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with crushed crackers.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MEATY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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"This hearty recipe is fast and easy to make and many of the ingredients are already in my pantry." If your family doesn't like green olives, use black instead or skip them all together. Lana Backus - Vonore, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) wide egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces ) shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork sausage, onion and garlic powder over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the corn, tomatoes, soup, olives and parsley; heat through., Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MEATY NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Meaty Noodle Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hungrykitten

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork sausage, onion and garlic powder over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the corn, tomatoes, soup, olives and parsley; heat through.
  • Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 126.4, Sodium 720.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 31.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of noodles. This recipe is versatile and can be made with any type of noodle you like. Some good options include spaghetti, macaroni, or penne.
  • Cook the noodles al dente. This means that they should be cooked until they are still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent them from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Use a flavorful ground meat. Ground beef, pork, or turkey can all be used in this recipe. Season the meat well with salt, pepper, and other spices before cooking.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to this casserole. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, and peas.
  • Use a creamy sauce. A creamy sauce helps to bind the ingredients together and makes the casserole more flavorful. You can use a canned cream of mushroom soup, or make your own sauce from scratch.
  • Top with cheese. Cheese is a classic topping for casseroles. It adds a gooey, melted layer that everyone will love.

Conclusion:

This meaty noodle casserole is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a casserole that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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