LAYERED BEEF-NOODLE BAKE

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Flavored cream cheese adds smooth texture and great taste to a meaty pasta casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups uncooked mini lasagna (mafalda) noodles (4 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or lean ground turkey
1 jar (14 or 15 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain*
1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8- or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and cooked noodles.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and milk with spoon until smooth.
  • Spoon half of the noodle mixture into baking dish. Top evenly with cheese mixture. Spoon spinach evenly over cheese mixture. Top with remaining noodle mixture. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 35 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until hot. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

Atlantis LCB
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a crowd-pleaser.


Jaden Hazen
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Mccylah Muneri
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the end result is a delicious meal.


Sonjit Karmoker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to feed a crowd.


Abora3d
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting.


AteeqArshad Arshad
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover beef and noodles.


Bisratworkenh
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This is now my go-to recipe for beef noodle bake. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Arthur Kamau
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


shania jackson
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a crowd-pleaser.


Md Alamgir Mia
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The flavors in this dish were amazing. I especially loved the combination of the beef and the cheese.


Rodnisha Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rafahat Status
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This layered beef noodle bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the end result was a delicious, hearty meal.