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

njoki freshia
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Overall, this casserole was good. I would make it again with a few changes.


Taya Mika
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This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


Raheel Tunio
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover noodles. It was easy to make and tasted great.


Nchadi Joseph
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste.


Jacqueline Gutierrez
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I'm not a fan of casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good. I would make it again.


Erin Cox
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This casserole was okay. It wasn't anything special.


Chotguar Mathiang
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This casserole was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


tat loi
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This casserole was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


banana shake
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole turned out soupy. I think I added too much liquid.


Ssebunya Fred
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover beef. It was quick and easy to make.


Cabdalle Maxamed
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Overall, this casserole was good. I would make it again with a few changes.


Muazzam Ali
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I found this casserole to be too dry. I would add more liquid next time.


SALAH ALJAPAL
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


Riley Brasfield
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Loved this casserole! The combination of beef and noodles was perfect.


Jerrey Maya
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very tasty.


elijah necan
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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but this casserole was delicious! The noodles were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


M Tariq Khan
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.