Betty's Beefy Italian Casserole Recipe

In this video, Betty makes a splendid Beefy Italian Casserole. If you are wanting to get away from the traditional Christmas and New Years foods, this is a casserole that has the taste of lasagna, but is much less trouble!

Ingredients:

4 oz. uncooked wide egg noodles
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups (16 oz.) Italian sauce
8 oz. cream cheese, cubed, and softened to room temperature
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook 4 oz. noodles in a medium to large pot, which has been filled half-way with water and seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until al dente (chewy, not mushy). Drain, and place noodles in a greased 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish. Set aside. Meanwhile, brown 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it is crumbly and no longer pink. Skim off any excess fat and discard. Stir in 2 cups of Italian sauce, and set aside. In a medium-sized bowl, combine 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup sour cream. Spread mixture over noodles in baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly and cheese on top is beginning to brown. Serve immediately. I hope you enjoy this Italian-style casserole, after all the turkey, ham, and traditional holiday dishes you have been having lately! Enjoy!!!

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[CupcakeSaraKai]

Making this for dinner tonight for my family, I know they will love it because they love everything that I make of yours!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

@CupcakeSaraKai I hope your family loved the casserole!

--Betty :)

[SuperStankazz]

Betty, how do you stay so thin and fit looking? If I was around your delicious cooking everyday I would be the size of a house, lol:) You're awesome by the way!!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

@SuperStankazz Thanks for the great compliment! I only allow myself small portions, except on special occasions.

--Betty :)

[MultiButtholes]

hi betty. ive never tried cottage cheese but im into the basic cheeses. i hate blue cheese. i love cheddar, Parmesan, cream cheese, Swiss ect.. do you think ill be able to eat cottage?

[bettyskitchen]

@MultiButtholes You should be able to eat cottage cheese, but if you are unsure, just substitute cut-up cream cheese in the place of it in your recipe.

--Betty :)

[QueenofCali213]

I'm making this tomorrow!! Betty I just want to tell you that I love your videos so much! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing all your wonderful recipes with the world of You Tube!! You are amazing.

[MeeBooh]

mmmhh lovely!

[JustAnotherCFA]

Betty, I really enjoyed the information and the education you provided, and a non-complicated recipe that will hopefully lead to my supper this evening. You are a lovely lady with a simple cooking style (good for guys like me with no talent) not to mention a huge credit to YouTube cooking resources. Thank You ! I hope mine turns out as well as yours did.

[bettyskitchen]

@rljjlove1 Yes, ricotta cheese is wonderful for this recipe!

--Betty :)