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Hamburger Cheese Bake

SUBMITTED BY: DONNA BARNES

"A hearty traditional baked pasta dish. Try it with your favorite style of pasta and a loaf of crusty sourdough bread."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 (16 ounce) package pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?
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DIRECTIONS

In a large pot cook with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
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.
In a large bowl combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, softened cream cheese, green onion, and green bell pepper.
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.
Bake in a preheat 350 degree F(175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by HEBH

This is my husband's favorite! I make this one everytime I go out of town because I know it... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2007 by momdad11kids

We've made this twice, the first time for a potluck where it was very well liked, and I... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by SUBPLACER

I gave it 5 stars, because, with a little adjusting, it will be perfect. Definately needs... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by TONIAMARIE

We love this. My grandma makes it, and we always devour it. We just mix the meat and cheese... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by Jessica M.

This was fabulous! I followed the recipe exactly, and my husband loved it so much he had... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by Emily

This is the same recipe that my mom always used when I was a kid. It was always my favorite,... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2003 by MELRN

a good recipe, but needed a little more sauce. i added half a jar of spaghetti sauce the... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by thedumpling

Instead of making more sauce, I made less pasta. I used a box of Ronzoni's Healthy Harvest... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski

This was a really tasty recipe! I had to change the filling a bit though because I didn't have... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2005 by njmom

I helped my 12 yr old make this tonight. We followed the recipe exactly. The family didn't... MORE

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