June 8, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/main-dishes/italian-cheese-noodle-casserole-2092
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 55 minutes
- Servings 8
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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12 ounces dry wide egg noodles, uncooked
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1/2 pound ground beef (90% lean)
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 can (29 oz each) Hunt's® Tomato Puree
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
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1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
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2 cups cottage cheese
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3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 cups = 12 oz)
Nutrition Information
465 calories, 47g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions.
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Step two
Cook beef and onions in large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbled and no longer pink, about 5 minutes, while the noodles are cooking. Stir in puree, basil, garlic powder and oregano. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain noodles. Layer 1/2 each in prepared baking dish: meat sauce, cooked noodles, cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering.
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Step three
Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Allow to rest 5 minutes before cutting into 8 squares to serve.
