Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked whole wheat egg noodles
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 8 ounces 1/3 fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green peppers
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup grated 2% cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Place noodles in 2 quart casserole, add butter.
  • Mix in cream cheese and cottage cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Saute onions and green peppers until glossy and translucent.
  • Add ground beef and brown lightly.
  • Add tomato sauce to meat mixture and heat until bubbly.
  • Pour meat mixture over noodle mixture and spread to cover.
  • Sprinkle grated cheddar on top of meat mixture.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.