Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat egg noodles1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 tablespoon sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream3 green onions, chopped1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation
Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
Stir in the tomato sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Drain noodles; stir into sauce. Pour half the beef mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and green onions. Spread over beef mixture. Top with remaining beef mixture.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
