Ingredients
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1 (5 ounce) package egg noodles (whatever type you prefer)
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
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salt and pepper
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 (8 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
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1 cup light sour cream
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6 green onions, chopped
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3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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8 ounces 2% fat cottage cheese
Instructions
- Cook the noodles until just tender, drain, rinse with cold water, drain well and set aside.
- In a large skillet melt the butter.
- Add beef and fry until well cooked and crumbly.
- Stir in salt pepper, basil and tomato sauce.
- In a large bowl combine the noodles, cottage cheese, green onions and sour cream.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter a casserole dish (8-inch square).
- Put in half on the noodle mixture.
- Top with half of the beef.
- Add last half of noodles and top with the remaining beef.
- Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.