Hamburger Cheese Bake

Layer cooked pasta with a meaty tomato sauce and a tart and creamy cheese, onion and bell pepper mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and pop it in the oven to bake up a hearty casserole for a hungry crowd! .

• Calories: 432 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped green onions
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
• ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot cook with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat cook ground beef and chopped onions until brown. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large bowl combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, softened cream cheese, green onion, and green bell pepper.

Step 4

To assemble, in a greased 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish spread half of the cooked and drained pasta. Top with half of the meat mixture. Cover with cheese mixture and remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake in a preheat 350 degree F(175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.