Serves 8
155 cal · 35 min
Skillet Noodles and Beef
Recipe GLPRca76ccf9588a70
A hearty one-skillet meal combining seasoned ground beef, tender noodles, spinach, and creamy cottage cheese with melted mozzarella cheese. This comforting dish is quick to prepare and makes enough to serve 8 people.
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Ingredients
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
3 cups uncooked egg noodles, 1/2-inch wide
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Begin by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula, until the meat is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, about 5-7 minutes.
Carefully drain off the excess fat from the beef through a fine strainer or by tilting the skillet. Return the drained beef to the skillet and rinse under hot water if needed to remove additional fat.
Add the chopped onion to the beef, stirring to combine. Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, oregano, and basil. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add the uncooked egg noodles directly to the skillet and stir to ensure they are submerged in the liquid.
Return the cover to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the noodles are cooking, place the frozen chopped spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, stirring halfway through, until completely thawed.
Add the thawed spinach to the skillet, stirring it evenly throughout the noodle and beef mixture.
Cover the skillet again and continue simmering for another 5 minutes.
Stir the mixture thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
Spoon the cottage cheese in dollops over the surface of the noodle mixture. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the skillet and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes, until the cottage cheese is heated through and the mozzarella has melted.
If the mixture appears too dry during cooking, add a little more water as needed to maintain a moist consistency. Serve warm.
