Warm up with this hearty Italian-inspired casserole on chilly weeknights, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Noodle and Spinach Casserole
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 50 min
- Servings 10
- Ingredients 13
Ingredients
- 5 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (8 oz)
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (6 oz)
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package, using minimum cook time. In nonstick skillet, cook beef, garlic, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning.
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Step2In large bowl, mix spinach, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, egg and garlic salt. Fold in noodles; spoon mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Top with beef mixture and remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
490
Calories
27g
Total Fat
33g
Protein
25g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 490
- Total Fat
- 27g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 15g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 1020mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 25g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 0%
- Protein
- 33g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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