Layered Casserole

Layered Casserole
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Layered Casserole a try. One serving contains 310 calories, 20g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 10. Head to the store and pick up tomato sauce, cream, cheddar cheese, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cream cheese you could follow this main course with the Cream Cheese Dessert Wedges as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown.
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Drain, crumble, and set aside.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente.
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Drain well.
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In a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish layer the cooked and drained pasta noodles on the bottom.
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In a medium size bowl combine the sour cream, cream cheese, shredded Cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
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Spread mixture over cooked pasta in baking dish.
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In a small bowl combine the sugar, tomato sauce, and cooked ground beef.
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Layer this on top of the sour cream mixture in the baking dish.
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Sprinkle with additional shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired.
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Refrigerate casserole overnight.
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Remove from refrigerator one hour before baking.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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If freezing casserole, allow to come to room temperature for one hour before baking.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score8
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