Beef and Cheddar Noodle Bake

This is another quick and simple dinner casserole that my family enjoys!

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef

15 ounces tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

8 ounces egg noodles

2 bell peppers diced

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees if cooking immediately after prepping.
2. Brown ground beef and drain fat.
3. Add peppers and tomato sauce to beef and simmer for 10 minutes stirring often.
4. Cook noodles according to package directions.
5. Mix yogurt, cottage cheese, green onions, and noodles in a medium bowl.
6. Spread a layer of beef mixture in a 9×13 pan. Top with noodle mixture. Repeat.
7. Spread shredded cheese on top.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. If prepping and refrigerating bake for 40-50 minutes to allow dish to heat through and melt the cheese.