Cottage Casserole

This casserole recipe represents the best of home-style cooking. Ground veal in tomato sauce is layered with a mixture of egg noodles, yogurt, cottage cheese, and peas.

from Family Circle

Cottage Casserole
Servings: 12 Prep 20 mins Cook 25 mins Bake 350°F 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 pound ground veal
  • 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 pound medium-width egg noodles (1/4 inch wide)
  • 1 container (16 ounces) low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 package (10 ounces) tiny frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Make It

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole. Bring pot of lightly salted water to boiling.

2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble in veal; cook until veal is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

3. Add crushed tomatoes and wine. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; simmer rapidly over medium heat until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Set meat sauce aside.

4. Add noodles to boiling water and stir. Cover; return to boiling; cook for 3 minutes. Drain; return to pot.

5. Add cottage cheese, yogurt and cornstarch to noodles in pot; stir to combine. Stir in peas, basil, salt and pepper.

6. Turn half the noodle mixture into prepared casserole. Spoon on half of meat sauce and spread evenly. Sprinkle with half the Cheddar cheese. Repeat layering.

7. Bake in 350 degrees F oven for about 35 minutes or until browned on top and bubbly on sides. Let stand about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 12; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 208, Fat, total (g): 7, chol. (mg): 45, sat. fat (g): 3, carb. (g): 21, fiber (g): 2, pro. (g): 16, sodium (mg): 566, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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