Beef 'n' Noodle Casserole

Beef 'n' Noodle Casserole
—American Dairy Assn., Rosemont, Illinois
6 Servings

1 package (8 ounces) medium noodles
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound ground beef
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.

In a large skillet, saute onions and green pepper in butter 3 minutes or until tender. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

In a medium bowl, combine tomato paste and sour cream; stir in the noodles and cottage cheese. Layer half the noodle mixture in 2-qt. casserole; top with half the beef mixture. Repeat.

Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Beef 'n' Noodle Casserole published in Country Woman January/February 1994, p37