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Noodle and Spinach Casserole

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 14, 2015
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    Heat 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.
  • Step 
    2
    In 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
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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